Fogo de Chão Introduces Sonhadores Wine Inspired by First Generation Gauchos
01 Agosto 2024 - 8:00AM
Fogo de Chão, the internationally renowned restaurant from Brazil
that elevates the culinary art of churrasco, invites guests to
experience its newest Cabernet Sauvignon wine, The Sonhadores.
Created in collaboration with Cline Family Cellars, The Sonhadores
joins the brand’s Tribute Wine Collection, honoring long-time Fogo
gauchos, Neri Giachini and Jean Boschetti, who have helped to shape
the brand over the past 30 years since the brand’s introduction
from Brazil to the U.S. The Sonhadores is available by the glass
and bottle, at all Fogo locations in the U.S., including Puerto
Rico.
“As we continue to innovate and elevate dining experiences for
our guests, we’re honored to introduce another tribute wine in
partnership with the talented team at Cline Family Cellars that
compliments every dining occasion,” said Barry McGowan, CEO at
Fogo. “The Sonhadores is the bookend to our story, honoring the
first-generation Gaucho Chefs from Brazil who played a vital role
in helping Fogo to grow in the U.S. and make the culinary art of
churrasco accessible to new and existing guests alike.”
Sonhadores, meaning “dreamers,” in Portuguese, speaks to
Neri and Jean’s passionate work in spreading the culinary art of
churrasco across North America. Under their leadership,
they’ve built teams and developed leaders at every level of the
organization to bring Fogo to where it is today. Both Neri and Jean
played a vital role in creating the flavor profile of the wine,
with Neri recommending a 2% inclusion of the rare Alicante Bouschet
grape to add robust color and flavor to the variety.
Created in partnership with Cline Family Cellar and
hand-harvested at night in the Alexander Valley region, the
Sonhadores grapes were sourced from two family-owned vineyards, one
on the river’s edge and the other on the benchlands overlooking the
valley. The benchlands fruit provides structure and concentration
while the valley floor contributes lush round fruit and richness.
The Cline family’s journey as Italian immigrants' ties back to Neri
and Jean's heritage and the heritage of southern Brazil, making
them the ideal partner to create this tribute wine.
The Sonhadores wine pairs well with the fire-roasted proteins
included with the signature prix-fixe Full Churrasco Experience at
Fogo. The Full Churrasco experience offers a continuous selection
of premium cuts butchered daily by gaucho chefs, simply seasoned
and grilled to create a craveable salty bar and include guest
favorites like Bone-In Ribeye, Lamb Chops, the house specialty,
Picanha —the prime part of the top sirloin. Guests can also pair
the Sonhadores wine at Bar Fogo with popular menu items like the
Picanha burger, Grilled Beef Tenderloin Skewers, and the Picanha
Tartare.
The Sonhadores wine joins Fogo’s Tribute Wine Collection which
features Chilean red blends Eulila and O’Leão along with an
Argentinian Malbec, Jorjão. Inspired by Fogo’s founding team
members, the Tribute Wine Collection is available for guests to
enjoy by the glass or bottle when dining at Fogo, and also
available to purchase by the bottle as a take-home
option.
For more information about Fogo de Chão or to make dining
reservations near you, please visit Fogo.com.
About Fogo de ChãoFogo de Chão
(fogo-dee-shown) is an internationally renowned restaurant from
Brazil that elevates the culinary art of churrasco – the art of
roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame – into a
cultural dining experience. Fogo is famed for its prix fixe Full
Churrasco Experience that offers a continuous selection of premium
cuts butchered daily by gaucho chefs, simply seasoned and grilled
to create a craveable salty bark, then carved tableside. The
naturally gluten-free Market Table offers a selection of seasonal
salads, charcuterie, exotic fruit, superfoods and more. From
celebratory to everyday occasions, Fogo provides selections for
every daypart, including All-Day Happy Hour at Bar Fogo, Weekday
Lunch, Dinner, and Weekend Brazilian Brunch. Guests can enhance
their experience with offerings ranging from a shareable Wagyu New
York Strip, South American wines, and more. For locations and to
book a reservation to experience the fire of Fogo, visit
fogo.com.
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Fogo de Chão invites guests to experience its new
Sonhadores wine, created in tribute to its first generation
Gauchos. Fogo.com
The Sonhadores wine joins Fogo’s Tribute Wine
Collection available by the glass, bottle, or
to-go. Fogo.com
The Sonhadores wine honors long-time Fogo
gauchos, Jean Boschetti (left) and Neri Giachini (right).
Fogo.com
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