The largest wine fair in the Northeast takes place this Friday and Saturday in Salvador; see details

O Bahia Wine Showconsolidated as the largest and most diverse wine event in the Northeast, will begin its 10th edition this Friday (03), at Hotel Vila Galé Salvadorin Ondine. Connoisseurs will be able to taste and purchase wines at distributor prices at the fair which, this year, will have more than 150 labels available. The practice of pairing is also guaranteed with access to cheese and bread tables. In this edition, there will be ten more exhibitors including importers, distributors and producers who are sure that authentic flavors from Bahia and the world will be present.

Another moment awaited by the Bahian public are the lectures offered by the event, organized by Bahia Gourmet Club. On the opening day, Friday, the highlight is the conference with the prestigious winemaker Marcelo Petroli, who will look back on the challenges and successes throughout his tenure at the award-winning UVVA winery.

Under the topic ‘Chapada Diamantina: The New Terroir of Brazil’Petroli details that the mastery of technology and the technical refinement of the double pruning system for vineyard management make Bahia’s terroir promising. “We have two production centers here, one in the north of the state and the other in Chapada, so they are very different wines, bringing a complexity of flavors, which, of course, boosts Bahia as very promising in wine production, exactly because of this diversity”.

Aware of the growing and consistent public interest in the area, the winemaker invites all those passionate about the drink to improve their knowledge in the area through theoretical and practical study, as in his lecture. “We want to demystify that wine is for the few. Today, it is now possible to do wine tourism in Bahia. At UVVA, for example, we have a team of exclusive winemakers to provide service and those who visit us leave with a fantastic experience in terms of knowledge of the terroir and wine tastings”.

On Saturday (04), the lecture will be held ‘Wines around the world’ is the responsibility of the Sommelier Jaime D’Oliveira. On this occasion, he will address the main countries, local regions and main emblematic and indigenous grapes (varieties) and wines around the world. Tickets for the Bahia Vinho Show can now be purchased through Ticketmax. The age classification of the event is for people over 18 years old.

Wine Show Menu

The big news of Bahia Wine Show This year is the realization of the Wine Show Menu, an initiative that has been taking place since April 19th with selected restaurants in Salvador and the Metropolitan Region. According to the partnership, chefs, Sommeliers and distributors focused on choosing dishes that harmonize with the wines that are part of the event’s exhibitors’ catalogue. The pairing was designed considering the main dishes. The complete meal, however, is accompanied by a starter and dessert. The experience is available until Saturday, the price of the menus is available on the Bahia Vinho Show and restaurants’ Instagram page.

See the list of menus provided by participating restaurants:

Riz Bistro: The main dish on the menu is a grilled shrimp risotto, finished with brie cheese and pesto sauce. The meal will be accompanied by a delicious, perfectly paired wine, Codici Puglia Bianco, from Sotero Vinhos.

La Lupa: The establishment opted for the classic Roman recipe of Spaghetti alla Carbonara that pairs with a glass of Solopaca Rosso Sannio wine, from Vinífero Import.

Search Beers Bistro: Prepared two menu options. The first is Noble Meats, made up of a selection of noble meats from Shouldier, Maminha and Denver, accompanied by Decauville Sirah wine. The second option is a Provençal Pasta composed of tomato and shrimp sauce. The wine to pair with is Solopaca Bianco. The wines are from Vinífero Import.

Vini Figueira Mar: The restaurant offers filet mignon in guava demi glace sauce with green bean puree, accompanied by Essencial Ancelotta wine, from Sotero Vinhos.

Vishnu: The Indian establishment prepared a Super Thali composed of three proteins (Mutton Korma, Kodi Kobbari Massala and Mutton Korma) harmonized with La Silla Carménère, a wine that is part of the Vinífero Import catalogue.

Very Mass: He prepared an authentic Italian carbonara risotto. The accompanying wine is Ola Po Chardonnay, available in the Sotero Vinhos catalogue.

Yokoyama Sushi Bar: The restaurant prepared a combo that includes sashimi, jous, hot-rolls, temakis, carpaccios, grilled salmon, among others. To accompany, the wine selected was Família Barriobero Jovem Branco, found in the Vinífero Import catalogue.

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What: Bahia Wine Show 10th edition

When: May 3rd and 4th, 2024

Where: Hotel Vila Galé Salvador – Rua Morro do Escravo Miguel, 320 – Ondina, Salvador-Ba

Tickets: Ticketmax (https://www.ticketmax.com.br/evento/8c216ddc-271d-4e26-aeb8-d75b46252cf2)

Realization: Bahia Gourmet Club