Fodor's Expert Review Vinícola Almaúnica

An interesting addition to the Vale dos Vinhedos, the boutique winery Almaúnica opened to the public in 2010. In a refreshing break from colonial traditions, the modern production facility is housed in a contemporary glass-fronted building with high ceilings. Reds are the forte here; they produce the only Syrah in the valley. Still small, with little in the way of infrastructure for tourists (the owners don’t speak English), this winery is worth a stop nonetheless; just let the wines speak for themselves.