Between 1875 and 1914 the first Italian immigrants had arrived at unexplored lands then of the Rio Grande Do Sul. With hardy work and devotion, the Colonies had given origin to one of the more important economic centers of the South of the Country.

         Situated approximately at 120 km from the capital Porto Alegre, Bento Gonçalves is nationally known as the Brazilian Capital of Wine, with ample prominence in other areas, as furniture sector. Bento Gonçalves is part of one of most important tourist regions of the Rio Grande Do Sul: Region of Grape and Wine. The tourist attractions and the natural beauties are added to the vast gastronomy and the Italian culture. The life quality, traditions, customs, culture of the grape, the manufacture of wines, make Bento Gonçalves an unforgettable city.

         General information about Bento Gonçalves:

         • Located: Superior Northeast Mountain
         • Area: 370,68 km2
         • Altitude: 645 meters
         • Thermal Extremities: Máx. 36ºC, Mín. -3ºC
         • Climate: Subtropical Humid
         • Population: 90.000
         • Economic activities: wine culture, furniture industry,             nourishing steel mill industry, plastic industry and food             industry.