# Wine industry harvest and tourism developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wine-industry-harvest-and-tourism-developments
> Updated: 2026-08-26T19:48:09.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 3.

Wine producers in Portugal and Brazil are engaging in seasonal harvest activities and industry development. In Portugal, producers such as Esporão and Quinta dos Murças are hosting immersive harvest programs, including cellar tours and traditional grape treading.

In Brazil, the industry is focusing on technical evaluation and tourism research. The Associação Brasileira de Enologia (ABE) has initiated a large-scale collection of wine samples from 84 wineries across 10 states to ensure traceability for the 34th National Wine Evaluation. Concurrently, the Escola de Enoturismo has expanded a national research project to map the growth of enotourism, aiming to quantify visitor numbers and the economic impact on winery revenue.

The 34th National Wine Evaluation for the 2026 harvest is set to enter its selection tasting phase on September 1. Organized by the ABE, the process involves 569 samples collected from 84 wineries across 10 states and the Federal District. To ensure impartiality, the evaluation follows international protocols established by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV). The tasting is conducted blind, with samples identified only by codes to prevent brand, producer, or origin from influencing the 108 participating enologists. Technical rigor is maintained through strict environmental controls, such as precise serving temperatures and a silent atmosphere. Results are scheduled to be presented on October 17 in Bento Gonçalves.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Brazilian Association of Enology begins 34th National Wine Evaluation

The 34th National Wine Evaluation in Brazil begins September 1, using blind tastings of 569 samples to select wines for the 2026 harvest under international OIV protocols.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-association-of-enology-begins-34th-national-wine-evaluation

### 2026-08-22: Brazilian wine industry advances through harvest evaluation and tourism research

The Brazilian wine sector is seeing active developments through the ABE's 2026 harvest sample collection and a nationwide study by the Escola de Enoturismo to map the growth of wine tourism.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-wine-industry-advances-through-harvest-evaluation-and-tourism-research

### 2026-08-09: Wine producers launch harvest experiences and tasting events

Wine enthusiasts can participate in seasonal harvest experiences in Portugal with Esporão or attend the 34th National Wine Evaluation in Brazil's Serra Gaúcha region.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/wine-producers-launch-harvest-experiences-and-tasting-events

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