Cerrado: Wines in Brazil

The Brazilian Cerrado emerges as a new and surprising frontier for wine, challenging the tropical paradigm. This book details how this biome, traditionally associated with the savanna, has become a center of enological excellence. The success is due to Double Pruning (or inverted pruning), which reverses the vine's cycle, allowing harvesting to take place during the dry and mild winter (July to September). This strategic harvesting guarantees: Superior Quality: Low incidence of fungi due to the absence of rain. Freshness and Complexity: High temperature range (hot days/cold nights) preserves acidity and concentrates sugars/aromas. The high-altitude terroir (800-1,200m) and innovation, especially deficit irrigation, shape the profile of the wines. Syrah is the star grape variety, producing structured and elegant reds. There is also potential in white wines (Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay) and sparkling wines, with a focus on sustainability and hybrid varieties (PIWI). Vinícola Brasília is cited as a success story. This book celebrates the passion, research, and resilience of the producers who are putting Cerrado wine on the world map of excellence.