The best way to get to know a culture is, without a doubt, to experience its customs.
Visit with tasting at the largest winery in Brazil: to learn a little more about the history of wine in Serra Gaúcha and enjoy the aromas and flavors of this drink, at this winery that is known for being the largest in the country in terms of production capacity and sales values, Wine, sparkling wine and grape juice tasting is included, in addition to being accompanied by a guide who will present the history of the place and explain the process of making wines, sparkling wine and grape juice.
Maria Fumaça and Italian Epic Tour: on the Maria Fumaça - Trem do Vinho, the visitor boards a steam train that travels along the railway between the cities of Bento Gonçalves, Garibaldi and Carlos Barbosa and watches cultural presentations that liven up the carriages. During the journey you will be able to taste wines, sparkling wine and grape juice.
Immersion in Italian culture is told at the Epopeia Italiana Cultural Park, a show with nine life-size scenarios that portray the real story of the couple Lázaro and Rosa, Italian immigrants who went through countless difficulties upon arriving in Brazil and, after much sacrifice and effort, they managed to prosper in the lands of Rio Grande do Sul. The show includes a colonial biscuit tasting.
Filó – Italian dinner on a family property: The first Italian immigrants who arrived in Serra, in 1875, did not find the advertised cucagna, synonymous with the land of plenty, where even salami could grow on trees. They found a mountain to explore, few resources and a lot of work. Even the food was shared.
And, in their rest hours, they met with neighbors, brought food and promoted filó, a meeting to exchange experiences of all types, where women gathered to talk, make crafts with wheat straw – the dressa, and the men to talk and do business and play, all without forgetting the moment of prayer, which was very important and seen as a way of reaffirming their faith.
In order for visitors to immerse themselves in Italian culture, the reception at this venue will be under the light of lamps and immersed in the nostalgia of family gatherings, in an atmosphere of the past. Typical dishes such as brustolated polenta, capeletti soup, pien, pasta sequence, rump with red wine, salami, cheese and other accompaniments of Italian cuisine will also be served, as well as desserts and drinks, such as artisanal wine, grape juice and water .
Furthermore, throughout the festival there will be a musical performance, lots of dancing, games, joy and a moment of immersion in the history of immigration with the presentation and explanation of the main tools used by immigrants when they arrived in the region. Those who participate in Filó have the opportunity to experience the recovery of the culture brought by Italian immigrants. Don't be left out!
Schedule:
7pm - Reception for Nono and Nona with lamplight and typical music
7:15 pm – History of Filó
7:30 pm – Italian Dinner
8:30 pm - Presentation of the local collection
8:45pm - Tips with Nona
9pm – Typical Music
9:30 pm - Coffee, Biscuit, Cuca, Italian Straw
10pm – Closing
Dinner Menu: salami, cheese, bread, polenta brustolada, capeletti soup, pien, pasta sequence, rump steak in red wine, side dishes and desserts.
Drinks throughout the program: artisanal wine, grape juice and water.
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