The first South American Michelin Guide highlights 17 restaurants based in Brazil, putting the country's cuisine squarely on the map. From food truck festivals to gourmet burgers with a South American twist, the new Brazilian flavour goes far beyond beans and rice. So what’s getting served up?

Beer and caipirinhas may be popular in Brazil, but the natives are now just as likely to order a soft and woody Chilean or a large, cool glass of Argentinian Torrontés. But with only 37% of Brazilians feeling confident in their wine knowledge, can Sonoma help educate these wannabe sommeliers?

For years, boobs and bums have sold Brazilian beer just fine. But with 86% of buying decisions in Brazil coming down to women, it doesn't make sense that 65% of them can't relate to advertising. Can Cerveja Feminista become not only a female-friendly beer, but the catalyst for a revolution?

Imagine popping the cork on a bottle of bubbly to find that it tastes slightly off. Or finding that your new Lacoste cologne is suspiciously spelt 'Lacoast'. Unfortunately, more and more Brazilians are facing these disappointments. Can Brazil get a grip on its influx of counterfeit goods?