In the heart of Vale dos Vinhedos in a scenario surrounded by vineyards in the city of Bento Gonçalves, the WINE SPA It appears on the horizon as more than a hotel. He is part of a enoturistic complex That bets on gastronomy, well-being and rest as trumps of a stay based on one of the greatest delights in the world: wine.
Curved by the best wineries in the country, the hotel is a great basis for plunging into the region’s terroir, as well as we enjoy award -winning labels and enjoy well -married enogastronomic experiences.
This is a summary of what I did during my passage in the south, when I went looking for regional flavors for the special season CNN Viagem & Gastronomy: Flavors of Brazil .
Right destination for wine lovers, Vale dos Vinhedos also surprises couples because of its romantic appeal, but welcomes families and friends with the same welcome around the beautiful landscapes and the good table-all with many gifts along the way.
The Wine Spa
Icon of Serra Gaucha the Wine Spa was born as a tribute to wine not only as a drink, but as a cultural expression of the territory.
Therefore, the wine manifests itself here in many ways. The hotel is in a hill with a view to the valley, with its own vineyards right in front, and has what is considered The largest cellar in a hotel in the country with 40,000 bottles and a letter of 700 labels.
Treatments with grapes, sunshine watered with wine bowls and tastings are just some of the other experiences.
In all, the hotel has More than 100 accommodation divided into different suites, apartments and rooms. Among the most special suites, for example, there is the Casal Régia suite, with about 58 m², which opens in two environments, including an anteroom with fireplace, dining table and privileged views for Valley Vineyards from the porch.
ENogastronomic Experiences
One of the differentials of the hotel that I could try during my stay is the Junction of wine with gastronomy . There are five gastronomic spaces, especially the main restaurant, the Leopoldina of French accent and that beautifully mixes our aromas and flavors.
Government by chef Fábio Lima, the place features a kitchen of authored menus harmonized with national wines. To raise the environment, dinners can be in candlelight. On my visit, the highlight was a smoked pumpkin with cheese fonduta, which received regional oils and was still finished with a chipphen.
To harmonize, the sommelier opened a Villa Europa Merlot 2005 one of the exclusive labels of the hotel produced in a few special harvests. In the cup, the look is a living ruby. In the nose, the wine has an intense aroma of black fruits and a bordeaux. Dry, round, he masterfully displays the terroir of the Vineyard Valley.
It is worth remembering that the region holds the indication of origin (IP) Valley of the vineyards and the name of origin (DO) Valley of the vineyards.
While IP takes into account the name of the region that became known as the product production center, the focus on the distinct characteristics as a result of geographical, natural and human factors. That is, it is another certificate of the protection of processes and wines that come out of this incredible territory.
In addition to Leopoldina, the hotel also has spaces that have been serving from parrillas to light food by the pool, just as there is an enoteca where readings can be accompanied by sips of wine.
Experiences around the grape
Grapes win not only the menus of restaurants, but they will end up in Vino.spa which uses wine therapy in more than 30 treatments, including exfoliations, facial therapies, body massage and relaxing baths. Therapies can be individual, such as invigorating and antioxidant massage I did, or scheduled as personalized rituals according to our desires.
One of the news of the piece is due to the promenade of the Ales Victoria winery, which is part of the complex and offers an experience with the “Vineyard Foot”, with wines from DA directly from Barrica de Carvalho.
Throughout the year, the range of experiences still extends with the vintage , guided tasting by the sun harmonized outdoors and picnic. I leave here my toast to the Valley of the Vineyards and to the south of our Brazil!
WINE SPA
RS 444, km 21-Vale dos Vinhedos, Bento Gonçalves-RS / Tel.: (54) 2102-7200 / Reservations and more information by website.
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