Bento Goncalves

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Located in Southern Brazil is the town of Bento Goncalves, the country’s revered wine capital surrounded by flourishing vineyards. Established in 1875 to receive Italian immigrants to Brazil, the Italian settlers helped the town develop into the country’s wine center by working in wine production. Today, strolling through the town you will find exquisite wineries all over, stretching from the center to the vineyards, where you have the luxury of sampling the delicious local wines. The town is also well-known for its steam train tour, Maria Fumaca, which transports you through the countryside with an interactive experience detailing the region's Italian immigration alongside music and wine. For more history and culture, the Parque Tematico Epopeia Italiana is an attraction offering an interactive journey of the lives of the Italian settlers with performances and more wine! Finish your visit at an Italian restaurant, for a unique taste of Italian classics with a Brazilian twist.