This ends our winter visit to Brazil. August marks the end of winter. September heralds the spring. What would be the best way to say good-bye to winter? BRANDY FESTIVAL.
The city of Parati in the southeast is Brazil's center for brandy. Brandy in Brazil is called Cachaca or pinga ( The word pinga is also used in Portugal to denote Brandy) and is made of cane sugar. Click on the link for Brazilian Wines and Beverages to find even more info on Cachaca.