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Lidio Carraro
/Lid-E-Oh Car-Rar-O/
Serra do Sudeste, Brazil
Before the Carraro family arrived in Brazil in 1875, they had been grape growers in the Veneto region
of Breganze. Several generations later, the patriarch of the family, Lidio Carraro, was joined by his sons
Giovanni and Juliano Carraro in the winery. In this family operation, Giovanni and Juliano oversee the
winemaking process while Lidio Carraro still maintains the same vineyards that his family planted so
many years ago. Those vineyards are located in two privileged locations in Southern Brazil: Vale dos
Vinhedos and Encruzilhada do Sul. Combining respect for the land, sustainability, and modern vinification
technology, it produced its first fine wines in 2002.
Lidio Carraro was the first Brazilian winery to be internationally recognized as a top-quality boutique
winery producing Icon status wines, so much so that it was named the official wine of the 2014 World
Cup. The winery is recognized as a pioneer in the country for introducing an integrated sustainable grape
production and enological practices. Starting with meticulous clonal study, soil mapping, production
balance, use of Thermo Pest Control (TPC) technology, manual harvesting, strict production control from
receiving the grapes through gravity to the finished product, Lidio Carraro makes great wines without
resorting to the traditional use of wood. Attention to every winemaking detail allows for creating distinct
wines, rich in complexity, structure and balance.
Agnus Merlot
Representing the lamb, a symbol of purity, joy, and passion, this wine was born from Lidio Carraro’s purist
philosophy and a tribute to the
terroir
of Encruzilhada do Sul. Made with 100 percent Merlot grapes,
harvested in March from the Agnus vineyards, this is a unique wine with nice varietal expression. It has an
exquisite ruby-red color and a delicate, complex aroma with classic Merlot characteristics in its bouquet,
including red, ripe fruits such as strawberry, raspberry, and black mulberry. The palate is balanced, mature
tannins, a smooth and harmonious wine which unveils a pleasant fruit taste, and a long finish.
Dadivas Chardonnay
This wine is made from 100 percent Chardonnay from two different clones, and harvested from two
parcels of the Dádivas vineyard. It is fermented for fifteen to twenty days and then aged for eight months
in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. It has a bright, straw color with shining golden reflections
and high viscosity, along with intense, elegant aromas of white flowers, such as daisies and acacia,
and tropical notes of pineapples, melons, pears, grapefruit, apples and crisp minerality. It contains a
fascinating palate of viscosity and balanced acidity, and a long finish.
Grande Vindima Quorum
Quorum is produced only in exceptional vintages. The grapes are hand-harvested at the point of
maturation and transported in plastic boxes to the winery for manual selection. Fermentation occurs in
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