The Miolo Wine Group is one of the largest players in the Brazilian wine industry, boasting a share of 40% in its domestic fine wine market. It is also Brazil’s largest wine exporter. The company, which is headquartered in the picturesque Vale dos Vinhedos near Bento Goncalves, is also involved in a number of joint ventures outside Brazil, including in Chile, Spain, Italy and France. Given this scale of operations it is not surprising that Miolo also owns the greatest amount of land under vines in Brazil , currently around 1150 hectares, and produces 12m litres of fine wine under more than 100 different labels.
However, as with so many other Brazilian wine producers, the history of the company can be traced back to humble origins, with a family which emigrated from Italy. In the case of Miolo, the family involvement in winemaking dates from 1897, yet remarkably the modern wine company was not founded until 1990. Its rapid emergence since then is in part due to a total investment exceeding US$ 75m over the last ten years in modern equipment, technology, infrastructure – and imported vines.
While members of family continue to work in the business, it should be said that Miolo is a progressive and highly commercial operation which has been at the forefront of Brazilian wine exporting. As such, Miolo wines have evolved and developed a fuller, more ‘international’ style than those of neighbouring vineyards, being more akin perhaps to equivalent wines from Chile or Argentina.
Please note that Go Brazil currently represent Miolo wines in the Republic of Ireland only.
More info: rafael@gobrazilwines.com
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12,5% Abv. ( available in Republic of Ireland only )
50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir. Light yellow presenting a green reflection with fine and resistant bubbles. The perlage is fine, but intense and long lasting bubbles, leaving a brief and interesting crown. Aromas complex and pleasant range of fruit and aging bouquets (yeast maturation). The taste are balanced acidity, fine body, leaving a pleasant taste in the mouth.
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13.5 % Abv. ( available in Republic of Ireland only )
Good color intensity with tones ranging from greenish-yellow to gold. Pronounced intensity harmonizing well the aromas of fruit and wood. Taste: Good volume in the palate with balanced acidity and pleasant aftertaste.
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14% Abv. ( available in Republic of Ireland only )
50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot. Red purple, with shades ranging from ruby to ocher end edges.Good intensity, and highlighting the aromas of aging (Bouquet). Aroma descriptors: – Prune – jellies – leather – tobacco – truffles – currant – mint – vegetable – Wicker – nuts. Presents a great volume in the mouth, a sensation of greasiness and denoting his body, with ripe tannins and pleasant persistence and a remarkable end-of-mouth.
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13% Abv. ( available in Republic of Ireland only )
Intense ruby red with violet tones. Good aromatic intensity with expressive varietal character and harmony between fruit and oak. Aroma descriptors: cherry, mulberry, caramel, prune, coffee. Well structured wine with presence of tannins and good volume in the mouth. Pleasant persistent aftertaste.
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13% Abv. ( available in Republic of Ireland only )
Intense color with purple hues and ruby red. Good aroma of ripe red fruit, strawberry and plum recalling stored in wood. Well structured, full bodied and with great persistence in the aftertaste.
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