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Harvesting more than 765 million kilograms of grapes and growing about 40% in the year, Brazil’s wine production is expected to reach a record level in the 2025 harvest, with Rio Grande do Sul leading the national harvest.

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Written by Bruno Teles Published on 22/07/2026 at 21:58
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With favorable weather conditions driving the harvest and production growing 38% compared to the previous year, Brazilian wine production soared in 2025, in a year when Rio Grande do Sul concentrated most of the grapes harvested

Brazil’s wine production soared in the 2025 harvest. According to SBT News, more than 765 million kilos of grapes are expected to be harvested in Brazil throughout 2025 for national wine production, an increase of over 40% compared to about 495 million kilos the previous year. The grape harvest was much larger than the previous cycle.

And the volume of wine followed this advance. According to Pensar Agro, Brazil is expected to produce about 2.9 million hectoliters of wine in the 2025 harvest, an increase of 38% compared to the previous year. Wine production grew along with the grape harvest.

How much Brazil’s wine production grew

The harvest advance was significant. According to SBT News, the grape harvest for wine in Brazil is expected to exceed 765 million kilos in 2025, compared to about 495 million kilos in 2024. There were hundreds of millions of kilos more grapes.

And the wine followed the same pace. According to Pensar Agro, Brazil’s wine production is expected to grow 38% in the 2025 harvest, to about 2.9 million hectoliters. The volume of wine rose almost in the same proportion as the grapes.

It is worth separating the two indicators to avoid confusion. The grape harvest is measured in kilos of fruit and measures the available raw material, while wine production is measured in hectoliters and measures the final product, and it is natural for both to grow together, as more harvested grapes turn into more wine produced.

What drove Brazil’s wine production

Favorable weather was the engine of the harvest. According to Pensar Agro, favorable weather conditions, combined with investments in technology and vineyard management, resulted in Brazil’s record grape harvest in 2025. The weather helped the vineyard this year.

And the quality of the fruit also increased. According to Pensar Agro, the 2025 harvest in Brazil produced grapes with excellent health and balance between sugar and acidity, which should reflect in more structured wines. Besides more grapes, the fruit was better.

This combination of good weather and careful management explains the leap in the harvest. After more difficult years, with adverse weather affecting the harvest, the 2025 crop found favorable conditions, which increased both the volume and quality of the grape and gave Brazilian wine production one of its best recent years.

Where is Brazil’s wine production

Rio Grande do Sul dominates the harvest. According to Pensar Agro, Rio Grande do Sul represents almost 90% of the national grape harvest for wine, with the state’s production exceeding 750 million kilos in 2025. The state is the heart of the country’s wine production.

And the state’s growth followed the national average. According to Pensar Agro, Rio Grande do Sul’s grape production grew more than 38% in the 2025 harvest compared to the previous harvest. The state’s progress drove the country’s results.

This concentration in Rio Grande do Sul is the hallmark of Brazilian wine production. The Serra Gaúcha combines tradition, suitable climate, and most of the country’s wineries, making the state responsible for almost all the grapes and wine produced in Brazil, with a direct impact on the region’s economy.

How Brazil’s wine harvest compares to other years

The result of 2025 was one of recovery. According to SBT News, Brazil’s wine production is expected to reach a record level in 2025, after years of smaller harvests. The sector emerged from a difficult period to a strong year.

And the leap came from a low base. According to Pensar Agro, Brazil’s grape harvest jumped from about 495 million kilos in 2024 to more than 765 million kilos in 2025. The recovery was significant in the annual comparison.

This alternation between good and bad harvests is common in wine production. The grape harvest depends heavily on the weather, which varies from year to year, causing the volume of wine to fluctuate greatly between seasons, without changing the position of Serra Gaúcha as the main producing region in the country.

What Brazil’s wine production represents

The volume produced gives the sector its dimension. According to Pensar Agro, Brazil’s wine production is expected to reach about 2.9 million hectoliters in the 2025 harvest. It is one of the largest volumes of wine ever produced by the country.

And the grape harvest reinforces the scale. According to SBT News, more than 765 million kilos of grapes are expected to be harvested in Brazil in 2025 for wine production. Hundreds of millions of kilos of fruit were transformed into wine.

This scale places wine production among the most traditional agricultural activities in the South of the country. The chain combines the small grape producer with the winery, and the harvest’s performance affects everything from the price of national wine to the income of thousands of families living from the vineyard in Serra Gaúcha.

What wine production means for the country

Wine production is one of the most deeply rooted chains in the culture of Southern Brazil. It starts from the vineyards of small family properties, goes through the winery, and reaches the consumer’s table, generating income, tourism, and identity for entire regions, making the grape harvest an economically and culturally significant issue for the country.

In the end, the numbers for 2025 show a recovery and record harvest. With more than 765 million kilograms of grapes harvested, a growth of over 40%, wine production around 2.9 million hectoliters, an increase of 38%, and Rio Grande do Sul concentrating almost 90% of the harvest, Brazil’s wine production has taken a leap. As long as the weather cooperates, the vineyard thrives. Tell us in the comments: do you prefer red, white, or sparkling wine?

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I cover technology, innovation, oil and gas, and provide daily updates on opportunities in the Brazilian market. I have published over 7,000 articles on the websites CPG, Naval Porto Estaleiro, Mineração Brasil, and Obras Construção Civil. For topic suggestions, please contact me at brunotelesredator@gmail.com.

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