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The Maturano Estate

Among granite mountains and high-altitude stillness, Maturano emerges as an expression of a Brazil attentive to its origin — and ambitious in its vocation.
The winery is the result of technique applied with sensibility, of deliberate choices, and of a conscious relationship with the landscape that surrounds it.

More than a production space, Maturano was conceived as a place of permanence: an architecture that respects the terrain, vineyards guided with intention, and a rhythm that doesn’t rush time, but follows its cycles.

Three Terroirs,
One Intention

At the core of every great wine lies the relationship between land and time. At Maturano, this relationship is cultivated across three distinct terroirs, each responding to altitude, climate, and agricultural management with its own identity — and intention. Every area expresses a reading of the soil, a listening to the seasons, and a deliberate agronomic choice. Two of our vineyards are managed under a double-pruning system, allowing harvest to take place in winter — when the climate offers greater stability and the grapes ripen with balance, structure, and character. The third vineyard follows the traditional summer regime, dedicated exclusively to Chardonnay for the production of sparkling wines, with an emphasis on freshness, acidity, and aromatic precision. In the first area, we grow Syrah, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc — varieties that respond well to thermal amplitude and direct sunlight. In the second, we’ve planted Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot, and eleven experimental varieties, including the rare Maturano, brought from Italy in partnership with research centers. The three sites share deep, well-drained clay-loam soils, with a significant presence of quartz and traces of granite, which help modulate root-zone temperature and influence texture, acidity, and the vegetative cycle. The surrounding granite mountains form a natural ring that protects the vineyards, moderates winds, and reinforces the microclimate. This is what gives Maturano its character as a preserved territory.

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Before the First Pour

The first line of Maturano wines will be launched together with the winery’s inauguration. At this point, the processes in the cellar are already underway: fermentations conducted with strict control, careful selection of containers and the beginning of the first blends. The French oak barrels, tonneaux and foudres, acquired last year, have already been integrated into the cellar and are part of the maturation structure for the 2024 harvest. Each container was chosen for its ability to preserve freshness, balance and varietal identity. Maturano has not yet presented its labels. But everything that is being done, from now on, is so that, when they are revealed, they bring with them a complete gesture.

An Experience in the
Making.

Maturano is developing a set of structures designed around permanence, hospitality, and integration with the landscape. Each element reflects the same care that guides our wines: time, intention, and continuity. By the end of 2025, the opening of a restaurant, a helipad, and a full-scale private residential structure is expected. The project also includes a dedicated venue for tailored events and guided visits by appointment. In 2026, Dolce Vitis, a space devoted to artisanal coffees and gelato, will be inaugurated. By 2028, the hotel with 61 accommodations and riverside lofts will be completed — designed as spaces for quiet presence and vineyard views. Every structure follows the same principle: not to anticipate time, but to accompany it with precision.

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The Family behind the Maturano Project

The Maturano family’s presence in Teresópolis began in 1924, with the arrival of Manoel Maturano, Marcelo’s grandfather. Since then, their bond with the land, the work, and the region has been passed down through generations — first through agriculture, later through other paths that shaped the family’s journey. Manoel passed away in 2007, but his memory never left daily life. Although his great-grandchildren did not grow up alongside him, not a single day has passed without his name, his values, or his legacy being remembered. His example of dedication continues to shape the ethos that guides Maturano today.

“Some names do not remain in the past. They stay with us in every choice we make.”
— Marcelo Maturano

Marcelo, deeply connected to his grandfather, spent holidays, weekends, and formative years by his side — a presence he credits as foundational to who he became, and why he leads this project with the same principles. In 2020, the family returned to agriculture by acquiring the land that now hosts the winery and one of its vineyards. The project is entirely family-driven — envisioned and led by Manuela, Fernanda, and Marcelo Maturano — all born in Teresópolis and united by a shared desire: to continue a story, with clarity and care. At Maturano, every detail was considered. But above all, every step was taken in truth. This is not a wine made with passion. It is a wine made with love.

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Sustainability as continuity

At Maturano, sustainability is not an added principle — it is part of the path itself. It appears in our daily decisions: in the soil we prepare, in the energy we use, in the people we invest in. Sustainability, for us, is a commitment to time. To produce with awareness is to align intention with place. The winery runs on solar energy generated on site, with expansion underway to reach full energy independence. The architecture favors natural light and thermal efficiency, while rainwater is collected and reused for garden irrigation. In the vineyards, we apply green manure in regular cycles, enhancing soil structure and biodiversity. Brachiaria is cultivated between rows and manually managed, creating a natural mulch that covers the soil — reducing competitive vegetation, evaporation, and thermal stress. With the start of industrial operations, composting of grape pomace and stems will be integrated into our soil management. The restaurant will follow the zero-kilometer model, combining in-house cultivation with partnerships with nearby producers. The winery’s growth plan includes up to 250 direct jobs, alongside a structured training program. We are also implementing an initiative to increase the presence of women across operational areas, with dedicated training and professional development. Sustainability, for us, is not about adaptation. It is a consistent way of creating value with permanence.

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Between Lines and Harvests

A selection of notes, behind the scenes and reports of what happens inside and around Maturano.

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The following photographs were taken by Robson Oliveira, and are used on this website with his authorization:

– Mountain photo located between the sections Three Terroirs and One Intention and Wines in Maturation (desktop and mobile versions);
– Family photo featured in the section The Family Behind the Maturano Project;
– Vertical mountain photo (clear sky), right side of the Experiences gallery (mobile version);
– Siriema photo at the end of the image gallery (mobile version).

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