Miolo

Miolo is a family wine producer from Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil, the country's main wine region. The Liquor Barn carries three Miolo wines in 750ml: Miolo Brut, a traditional method sparkling wine from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay at 11.5% ABV, Miolo Pinot Noir from the Campanha region, and Miolo Merlot from the Vale dos Vinhedos, both about 13.5% ABV.

The Brut is made the same way as Champagne, with the second fermentation in the bottle, and is crisp and fresh with fine bubbles. The Merlot comes from Vale dos Vinhedos, Brazil's first Denomination of Origin, and is smooth with plum and soft spice. The Pinot Noir is light and red-fruited.

Brazilian wine is still a discovery for most shoppers, so these bottles make a great conversation starter. Serve the Brut as an aperitif or with seafood, and pour the Merlot or Pinot Noir with grilled meats, churrasco style.