Vinhedos

Vinhedos is the Portuguese word for vineyards. In geographic usage, it appears in the names of wine regions and districts in Brazil and Portugal. The most prominent example in Brazil is Vale dos Vinhedos, a wine-producing area in the Serra Gaúcha portion of Rio Grande do Sul state, around the city of Bento Gonçalves, with extensions into nearby municipalities such as Garibaldi and Monte Belo do Sul. The terrain is rolling hills with altitudes typically ranging from 200 to 600 meters, benefiting from a temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters, suitable for viticulture.

Viticulture in the region began with European immigration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and has since grown into one of Brazil's leading wine zones. Vale dos Vinhedos is especially known for wine production and tourism, featuring numerous family-owned and industrial wineries, wine-tasting venues, and hospitality services. Common grape varieties include Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for sparkling and still wines, as well as Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The broader Serra Gaúcha region, of which Vale dos Vinhedos is part, is Brazil's most important wine-producing area and a major destination for wine tourism, gastronomy, and regional culture.

The term Vinhedos also appears in other Brazilian toponyms and rural areas to denote vineyards or vine-growing districts.