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Winery · Bom Retiro, SC
Thera Winery
High-altitude winery at Fazenda Bom Retiro, beside SC-110, on the route between Bom Retiro and Urubici in the Serra Catarinense. Visits, by reservation, go through the hillside vineyards and end with a tasting of the estate’s wines, in an experience that combines wine, art and landscape.
In the photo: Entrance to the Vinícola Thera headquarters.
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About Thera Winery
Vinícola Thera is located at Fazenda Bom Retiro, a roughly 800-hectare property in the Caneleira neighborhood, next to SC-110 on the stretch linking Bom Retiro to Urubici. It is one of the wineries of the Serra Catarinense, the high-altitude wine region of the Santa Catarina plateau, and its vineyards occupy slopes at about 900 meters above sea level.
The altitude and the region’s cold climate, with chilly nights and a large temperature range between day and night, make the grapes ripen slowly. It is this condition that gives identity to the region’s wines. Thera produces reds, whites, rosés and sparkling wines, and its labels frequently appear in reviews of Brazilian wines.
Visits are by prior reservation and are led by the estate’s team. Generally they begin in the vineyards, with explanations about high-altitude cultivation and the harvest, may include the production area, and finish with a tasting of the estate’s wines. There are programs that include a paired meal. The experience was designed around three ideas — wine, art and nature — and art is part of the estate’s concept, alongside the vineyards and the landscape.
From the top of the property you can see the vineyards lined along the slopes, the fields and the araucaria forest of the mountains. The farm also includes a restaurant and a store. Bom Retiro is the gateway to the Serra Catarinense for travelers coming from the coast, and a visit to the winery pairs well with the municipality’s canyons and waterfalls and with the drive up to Urubici.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
2 to 3 hours for the guided visit with tasting. With a paired meal, half a day.
Best time
Grape harvest usually takes place between February and April, when the vineyards are laden. In autumn the leaves change color; in winter, from June to August, days are cold, with frost in the mornings and vineyards without leaves. At any time of year, visits depend on reservation.
How to get there
From Bom Retiro town center, follow SC-110 toward Urubici until km 355, in the Caneleira neighborhood, where the entrance to Fazenda Bom Retiro is located. The route is short, along the same highway that climbs to Urubici. There is no public transport to the winery; go by car or with a tour operator.
Tip
Make a reservation before you go, because visits are not done without an appointment. Programs are paid separately: check the current price list. If you will be tasting, arrange a driver who will not drink or hire transportation. Bring warm clothing, because the mountains cool down quickly late in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions about Thera Winery
Where is Vinícola Thera located?
At Fazenda Bom Retiro, km 355 of SC-110, Caneleira neighborhood, Bom Retiro (SC), on the way to Urubici.
Do you need a reservation to visit Vinícola Thera?
Yes. Visits are made by prior reservation and are led by the winery team.
What is included in the visit to Vinícola Thera?
Generally, a walk through the vineyards with explanations about high-altitude cultivation, sometimes the production area, and a tasting of the estate’s wines. There are programs with a paired meal.
What is the best time to visit wineries in the Serra Catarinense?
Harvest usually runs from February to April, when the vineyards are full. In winter, from June to August, the mountains are cold and the vines are leafless, but visits and tastings continue year-round with a reservation.
At what altitude are Thera’s vineyards located?
The vineyards are on slopes at about 900 meters above sea level, in the high-altitude wine region of the Serra Catarinense.
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