Wine South America — a 3-day weekend in Serra Gaúcha

The weekend, day by day

1. Day 1

   Arrive in Bento Gonçalves

   Land at Salgado Filho International Airport (POA), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.

2. Day 2

   Wine South America

   Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Insider tip: This is trade-only without professional credentials, but request a sommelier or wine merchant pass in advance—Wine South America accepts hospitality professionals. Schedule meetings with emerging producers like Pereda or Valmarino before the show; they have limited booth time and sell allocation wines only at the fair.

3. Day 3

   Wine country day in Serra Gaúcha

   Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch at one of the regional addresses below before heading home.

Where to stay

Three angles for the festival window. Festival hotels book out 6+ months in advance — apartments are the contingency when the main shortlist is sold out.

• Hotels in Bento Gonçalves

  Live inventory around the festival window — 2 adults, all star ratings.

• 4–5 star options near Bento Gonçalves

  Higher-end shortlist when you want the milestone weekend treatment.

• Apartments in Bento Gonçalves

  Self-catering option — useful when festival hotels sell out 6+ months ahead.

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Practical

Nearest airport

Salgado Filho International Airport (POA)

Festival site

Visit official site