We’re thrilled to announce the arrival of three outstanding wines from a brand new Brazilian supplier, Vinícola Barbara Eliodora – all available now!
Taking its name from Barbara Eliodora, a forceful political figure of the late 18th century ‘Inconfidência Mineira’ movement, the winery seeks to replicate this local heroine’s tenacity and exacting high standards.
Located in the southwesterly hills of the state of Minas Gerais, roughly equidistant from Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, the 18 hectare vineyard sits within a vast – and stunningly beautiful – estate which produces mainly soya and wheat.
A winter harvest is practised here, as is the norm in these latitudes, so takes place between late June/early August when the weather is generally dry and cool.
Go Brazil’s attention was first drawn to Barbara Eliodora some four years ago but more recently the likes of Decanter magazine, James Suckling and Tim Atkin MW have sampled their wines too, awarding them variously 90-94 points. Indeed, Suckling’s 92 pts. for the winery’s ‘François Frères Gran Reserva’ is the highest score he’s ever given to a Brazilian wine.
Three labels have just been launched: a light, unoaked 2025 Syrah (branded ‘Léger’), an older 2021 Syrah (‘Clássico’, also unoaked)) and a young, tropically fruity Sauvignon Blanc (2025).
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