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Best places to buy wine in Mendoza

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  Julieta Fraguío 04/07/2016

The wine shops or wineries are the best place to choose the perfect wine, since in the same you have labels from a great variety of renowned wineries, boutique wines, organic and of different types of vine.


In this article we are going to bring you what we consider to be the best shops where you can find the most extensive selection of wines in the city, to buy for a special occasion or to bring a typical Mendoza gift.


Another of the points in favor of wine shops is that you will have the advice of an expert who is of great value for those who are not yet very familiar with the subject.


When you go to the Mendoza wineries you will find the traditional strains of the region: Mabec (the most chosen), Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Although the other varieties of reds and whites are worth trying: Blend, Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, Syrah, Bonarda, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Chardonnay and Torrontés.


If you are looking where you can buy the best wines in Mendoza, we hope this guide will be great to you:

Sol y Vino

This is one of the stores most visited by lovers of excellent wine. 

In Sol y Vino  you will find the best selection and different varieties of red, white, rosé, sparkling and organic. Both Mendoza and tourists come to this site because they usually have excellent prices even better than in the wineries themselves!

If you are interested in tasting any of their products, they have a wine bar within the premises where not only do they give away tastings for large purchases, but some days in the afternoon they have sommeliers and tastings can be hired to understand more about the different flavors of this region.

In addition, in their catalog they offer beers (black, blonde and red), appetizers (Fernet, Vermouth, Triple Sec Citric) and spirits such as Brandy, Gin, Rum, Whiskey, Vodka and Pisco. 

That not all: Tamb they also have excellent quality oils, acetes and vinegars to give away. 


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La Barrica Vinoteca

Ideal site to learn about wines, taste good bottles and get excellent recommendations. Since the end of 2017, La Barrica Vinoteca offers a wide variety of products in its cellar and became the first wine bar in the city.

Among the selection of the best wineries that on offer are: Antigal Uno Malbec, Piatelli Malbec, Feraz Blend, Limited Staphyle, Herencia Malbec, Luigi Bosca Malbec, Classic Trumpeter, Las Perdices Ala. They also have their high-end line: El Gran Enemigo, Bressia Conjuro, Salentein Premium, among others. 

In addition to having a shop where all kinds of alcoholic beverages are offered, you can enjoy tastings alongside sommeliers. This winery offers its clients the possibility of learning a little more about the harvest, production, elaboration and distribution of wines.

In each tasting, wines from different wineries are compared and tasted, some boutiques and small productions of winemakers and amateurs.

In the store you will find excellent promotions during the holidays and a 1 5% discount on closed boxes and combin adas of wines.




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La Esquina del Vino

La Esquina del Vino is the most sought after by customers is the combination of price and quality. Its owner, Iván Gabriel commented that what sells the most are closed boxes and the favorite of his customers is undoubtedly Malbec.

In this store you will be able to find the best national and international wines to take away. It is a small place with a wine display so that customers can look at the labels and observe each bottle.

Among the varieties you can see red, white, sweet and rosé wines. In the recommended menu the favorites are: Finca La Florencia, Tomero, Partridge, Viamonte, Oveja Black and Azul.

They also have champagnes, ciders, spirits, spirits, sparkling wines and craft beers.

They make shipments within Mendoza but I recommend you pick them up at the local, since they give you a 10% discount.


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Wine House

In this place you will be able to find the best Argentine and international wines, spirits and spirits. Although the main protagonist and the most sold in the store is the torrontés in damajuana.

The store is attended by its owner and can advise you very well on what you need. Among the traditional wines you can find one  variety of varieties: they not only have Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir, but also lesser-known grapes, ideal for those who want to know something new and different. There are also a variety of styles: white, rosé, red, sweet, sparkling wines and even orange wines! (They are those born of white grapes made with the red wine technique, that is, leaving the grape juice in contact with the skins, hence its name orange due to its greater concentration of color).

You will also be able to find a diversity of regions in Argentina and, in some, even wines from other world latitudes. 

They also offer sparkling wines, champagnes, spirits and organic drinks. 

The store has a glassware, gifts and chocolates sector. It is open every day except Sundays from 9 in the morning to 9 at night.



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Alpataco

In Alpataco you will find more than 200 labels of small and medium production wines. An ideal place to taste a wide range of exquisite Argentine wines from the different wine-growing areas of our country, which at the same time At the same time they can be accompanied by a gourmet snack according to each variety, empanadas or the delicious house hummus. 

Currently, tastings are offered by Zoom . They are in charge of organizing it either for a select group of clients or a group of friends. In Alpataco they send you the wines and accessories to the address you want, set a date and coordinate a guided tasting to taste the wines you received.

They also have in the store a cycle of tastings with humor , with the participation of top-level national comedians from Mendoza.

In the local you will find the main brands of wines, sparkling and specials. They have a sector of sale of accessories for wines such as bottle openers, wine bags, tasting kits, premium tubular sets, leather goods: bottle bags and business gifts: picnic sets, mates and regional steel knives.

The name of the place refers to the origins of the Cuyo region, since "the Alpataco" is a shrub that grows in arid areas and is part of the natural vegetation of the area. The founding partners are two brothers who started the family business at the end of 2003 and opened the first commercial premises in the Mendoza Plaza Shopping and then in 2005 they were expanded with the Peatonal Sarmiento store in the center.




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Terravino

A gourmet wine cellar, where you will find national and imported products. They have the store mode but also you can ask for a glass of wine and enjoy it at the premises. They have other varieties of drinks for sale such as beers (artisan style), sparkling wines, distillates and whiskey. 

If you are one of those who enjoy reds, be sure to try Luca de Catena. If you are one of the whites, Chacabuco is a good choice.

In addition, they offer olives , cheeses and smoked products (recommended: wild boar, deer and salmon). They also have their sweet part with alfajores, sweet bread, and dulce de leche. In addition, they have vegan products.



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Terraviva Vinoteca Gourmet

Terra Viva was born 14 years ago , with the desire to position and promote regional products in the domestic market that are currently difficult to acquire in traditional markets. Focusing its objective on creating a place where Mendoza and tourists can find products made in the province.

The wine bar is focused on small enterprises of gourmet products and in boutique wineries that are beginning to position their wines in national and international markets.

The products incorporated are tested and approved by the staff. In addition to offering different labels of Malbec, Cabernet, Souvingnion, Blend, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Chardonnay and Torrontés, there is a wide variety of regional items such as oils, accessories and glassware.


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Chinitas Wine Club

It is a store specialized only in  wines and has the possibility of making you member and access events, launches, fairs, discounts and everything related to the world of wine.


Also, They have gourmet products to season meals. They have a great  variety of cheeses and cold cuts of national and imported origin.

 

Cannot consume on the spot, but they give you the chance to get some bites delicious to take away. They do free shipping within the city and you can order the combo of drinks, plus a table of cold cuts and cheeses that you like the most!



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Vinoteca Viognier

Vinoteca Viognier has more than 15 years of experience in the market, he has more than two hundred different types of wine from Argentina, so this is a place fantastic to taste the best of homegrown products. Second floor is totally focused on wine, with more than 500 labels different, Viognier is also a great place to try typical tapas.


Among the Highlights of the wine bar are: Carmelo Patti malbec, Catalpa cabernet Sauvignon, Cavas de Crianza blend and Cepas Pedro Ximenez.


You also go to be able to find champagnes, liqueurs, white drinks, whiskeys and all kinds of drinks to accompany a great evening.



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Cavas del Bombal

The place is located in the heart of the bombal neighborhood , a few meters from the main streets of the center. In Cavas del Bombal you will find a small but high quality wine cellar , which has managed to consolidate itself as one of the most assorted and specialized in Mendoza, with a wide range of wineries and shelf labels.

Cavas de Bombal has more than 10 years of experience and it is attended by its owner. In its wine cellar, it offers medium and high-end wines with a very wide spectrum of wines (more than 600 labels) , the bet, beyond the classic, is for unconventional varietals in Mendoza and mainly of Italy or the United States.

Among its featured products is the variety of malbecs by Catena Zapata, Bianchi and Norton. You will also be able to find the best brands of cabernets, sauvignon, tempranillo, syrah, bonarda, pinot noir, petit verdot, sangiovese, tannat and graciano. 

They also have their qualified line of whites and roses: chardonnay, sauvignon blanc , chenin blanc, semillón, viognier, riesling, torrontés and verdejo.
The winery also stands out for its promotions and discounts in boxes of 6 units. And if you want to add a gift or indulge yourself more, they have a sector that sells imported cigars!



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Vinoteca Dos Puntos

It is located In the center of the city, it is not just another wine bar. It's a place where you go to find a collection of wines from the best Mendoza wineries.  tastings on a regular basis, have very good and personalized attention. His The owner himself is there to help you and have a nice time, either for Taste wines or buy a bottle.


Within place there is a space where you can buy cheeses and olive oils from very first level. 


Tastings are held every day from 5 pm to 7 pm.



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Online stores

Wine Up

Considered the best online wine store in Mendoza , at Wine Up you will be able to choose from more than 100 wineries from the country and different varieties of white and red. 

In addition, they offer delivery and different types of promotions such as 3x1 on selected wines. 

Among the recommended products, Desquiciado rose, Tinto Negro 1955, Angelica Zapata cabernet, Saint Felicien sauvignon blanc, among others, stand out.

If you are interested in other drinks, you can also find liquors, vodkas, whiskeys, tequilas, Campari, fernets and a wide variety of craft beers.



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Don Vino

In this online store you will find a great quality of wines, from signature varieties, premium to boutique wineries.

It is a good option for those who want to receive the products without having to go to the premises and for those who are outside Mendoza, since shipments are made throughout the country. 

Don Vino specializes only in Cabernet, Malbec, Chardonnay and Reserva wines. They have a selection of organic and biodynamic wineries worth checking out. I recommend Altos Las Hormigas, Chakana, Kontriras and SuperUco.



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Stores in wineries

Another excellent option is to buy wines in the same wineries where they are produced, with the possibility of being able to taste them and take a tour of the vineyards to know everything production work. 

If you want to learn about the most outstanding wineries in Mendoza and the different tours, I recommend you read the note on the best wineries in Mendoza or about las 19 most outstanding wineries in the Uco Valley.








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ELIAS  11/11/21
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Gracias por el articulo que fue muy util para encontrar donde comprar buenos vinos mendocinos. Salud!!!

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