Our story · Cave do Sol

A story made of generations.

From the crossing of Italian ancestors to the house that welcomes you today. Explore the records that make up Cave do Sol's collection.

01
1888
The crossing
In search of a promised land, Giuseppe Passarin leaves Angiari, in Verona, while Caterina Bitto's family leaves Sarmede, in Treviso. Both come to Brazil in search of their dreams.
02
1897
A new family
In Brazil, a love story begins. Giuseppe and Caterina marry and form a family of eleven children, including Guido Passarin.
03
1921
The second generation
Guido Passarin, the family's firstborn, marries Lúcia Bressan. They have seven children, the youngest being Arnaldo Passarin.
04
1927
The first wine
Guido begins making wine by hand at the home where he lives with his family. An ancestral tradition starts to take shape.
05
1946
Union of Wines of Rio Grande
In southern Brazil, União de Vinhos do Rio Grande is founded in Flores da Cunha.
06
1955
A partnership across generations
The partnership between the Passarin families, from São Paulo, and Tonet, from Rio Grande do Sul, begins.
07
1973
Wine writing love
Arnaldo marries Arlete Tonet. That same year, Arnaldo buys União de Vinhos do Rio Grande.
08
1998
Meeting the valley
The family acquires land in Vale dos Vinhedos, Bento Gonçalves (RS), already showing its relevance to wine tourism in Brazil.
09
2000
The first harvest
The first harvest is processed in Vale dos Vinhedos. A new chapter begins in the land that is now home to Cave do Sol.
10
2018
Purity and excellence
Giving grapes their best is Arnaldo Passarin's goal when he creates the Association of Pure Grape Juice Producers.
11
2020
Cave do Sol comes to life
Another family dream comes true. Cave do Sol comes to life and opens its doors to share its story with wine lovers everywhere.