Canela Jolimont Winery Tour & Tasting with Local Flavors

Summary

Winemaker’s world in Canela tasting rooms and cellars

You’ll step right into the daily rhythm of Jolimont Winery in Canela — walking cool cellars with your guide, sampling eight wines and house beer paired with local cheesecake, and hearing stories you won’t find on signs. It’s relaxed but personal, with small surprises (like taking home your own glass) that stick with you long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect the smell — that first cool breath of oak and something sweet when we stepped into Jolimont’s cellar in Canela. Our guide, Mariana, waved us over to this old wooden press and started talking about how her grandfather used to stomp grapes right here. She had this way of telling stories that made me forget we were on a tour at all; it felt more like being let in on a family secret. I tried to ask about the difference between their sparkling and regular wines (in my broken Portuguese) and she grinned, then answered in slow, careful English so I wouldn’t miss anything.

We wandered between barrels while Mariana explained how each batch gets its own quiet time — no rushing things here. The air was chilly and smelled faintly of yeast. At one point I ran my hand along a barrel just to feel the roughness. We stopped by a window where you could see green hills rolling out under gray clouds; she said harvest season is chaos but today it was just us, the hum of distant machinery, and the occasional laugh from someone bottling in another room.

The tasting room was brighter than I expected — sunlight bouncing off rows of glasses. Eight bottles lined up: reds, whites, sparkling, even their house beer (which surprised me). We tried them all with little bites of cheesecake from a local bakery. Honestly, I still think about that pairing — something about the creamy cake with their drier red made me pause mid-sentence. Mariana teased me for going back for seconds but handed me an extra pour anyway. You get to keep your glass as a souvenir; mine still has a smudge from where I clutched it too tight on the walk out. The whole thing took maybe an hour and a half but lingered much longer in my head after we left.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Winery tour and tasting experience

• Walk through the winery
• Learn winemaking history
• Visit wine cellars
• Discover wine and sparkling production
• Taste award-winning wines and regional cheesecake
• Receive exclusive glass cup gift

Top questions

How long does the Jolimont Winery tour take?

The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Is wine tasting included at Jolimont Winery?

Yes, you’ll taste eight different products including wine, sparkling wine, juice, and beer.

Are children or infants allowed on the tour?

Yes, infants can join in a stroller or on an adult’s lap.

Is the Jolimont Winery tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the winery is accessible for wheelchairs.

What food is served during the tasting?

The tasting includes regional cheesecake paired with select wines.

Do you get to keep anything from the tour?

You receive an exclusive glass cup as a gift at the end of your visit.

What are the tour hours at Jolimont Winery?

Tours run daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Where is Jolimont Winery located?

The winery is located in Canela, Rio Grande do Sul (RS), Brazil.

What’s included

Your visit includes guided access through Jolimont’s cellars and production areas in Canela RS, tastings of eight products (wines, sparkling wine, juice, beer), regional cheesecake pairing during your tasting session, plus an exclusive glass cup to take home as a memento before heading out again.