Italian emigration to Brazil was one of the biggest migrations of all time. This precious exploration of almost 150 years of history and work was filmed in the mountainous southern region of Serra Gaúcha in Brazil, where a population largely originating from Trentino and Veneto introduced viticulture and still speaks the talian dialect, and in the areas of northern Italy where the families came from. The film returns there in search of the memories and traditions handed down to their descendants.

Legado Italiano revisita os 145 anos da imigração italiana para a Serra Gaúcha e os inúmeros legados deixados ao longo desses anos. A religiosidade, a música, a gastronomia, a indústria, o Talian e o vinho, entre outros temas, são abordados a partir dos contos entrelaçados das famílias dos descendentes de imigrantes entrevistadas.