Whereas wine has been made in Mexico since 1597, the Twenty first-century rise in homegrown labels cultivated in numerous terroir – from Baja California to Querétaro – has piqued Mexicans’ palates. Producers with the liberty to mess around with varieties and kinds have helped enhance nationwide consumption fivefold up to now 20 years, in keeping with the Consejo Mexicano Vitivinícola (Mexican Viticultural Board). Immediately, 4 in each 10 bottles opened in Mexico are vino mexicano.
Chilangos (Mexico Metropolis’s residents) take consuming and ingesting severely, and are equally enticed by suadero beef brisket tacos as by Michelin-recommended institutions following the information’s 2024 launch. Boxed fruit juices or grape-flavour fizzy drinks normally accompany antojitos (road meals snacks) reminiscent of tortas (pork, beef or hen sandwiches) and tacos al pastor, however acclaimed wine lists drawing from world-class vintages and concurrently spotlighting Mexican labels are discovered at each upscale and midscale eating places in CDMX (as Mexico Metropolis is normally referred to).
Whereas licorerías (off-licences) are the same old outposts for buying wine and spirits, the curiosity in wine has led to a flurry of devoted wine shops (vinotecas) and bars opening. CDMX’s hippest neighbourhoods, Roma and Condesa, populated over the previous three years by digital nomads completely satisfied to spend greenback salaries in Mexico, are the place the wine scene is to be discovered. Low-intervention labels lead the cost, plus there’s buoyant curiosity in Mexican wines which are usually higher worth than their neighbouring Californian counterparts. Throw into the combination the capital’s year-round temperate local weather and it’s at all times a very good time to crack open a bottle al fresco in CDMX – particularly each 7 October when Mexican Wine Day is widely known.
Mexico Metropolis wine retailers: 10 of the most effective
Tierras de Uva | Courtesy of the venue
Tierras de Uva
Fernando Lorente opened a wine retailer in Roma Norte three years in the past – after 22 years within the import enterprise – with the intention of providing a public face to his hospitality purchasers. Second-generation José shares his father’s ardour for wine, bringing small, terroir-driven, largely Spanish (however dabbling in French and Portuguese) natural and biodynamic producers to Mexico Metropolis’s wine lovers. Stand-outs gems embrace Conca del Riu Anoia glowing wine aged for greater than 100 months on the lees. At his cool-looking venue – that cellars about 500 labels and doubles up as a bar – José is commonly discovered cracking open bottles to serve by the glass on the small counter, making a jovial atmosphere additionally fuelled by delectable Spanish charcuterie.
Sinaloa 74, Roma Norte
A show at Loro Loco | Courtesy of the venue
Loro Loco
This newcomer to CDMX’s scene opened in January 2025 and comes with a strong spirits pedigree: co-founder Ali Kurshat Altinsoy was once international model director for the unconventional Danish Empirical Spirits distillery. Loro Loco (loopy parrot) is a Mexican-focused off-licence filled with gems reminiscent of agave spirits, labels from Baja California wineries, sotol (a distillate produced from the desert spoon shrub) and vermouth. The modern décor invitations subtle drinkers seeking to pattern rigorously crafted produce from foods and drinks artisans, reminiscent of Cinco Sentidos mezcaleros, and hand around in fashion.
65 Mérida, Roma Norte | @lorolocomx
Charco at Comedor de los Milagros | Courtesy of the venue
Charco at Comedor de los Milagros
A vibrant storefront tucked inside Comedor de los Milagros, a buzzy Latin American meals corridor, Charco retains its focus clear: solely Latin American pours on provide. The venue is the brainchild of proprietor and vermouth producer Marcos Di Battista, who additionally co-runs Handshake Speakeasy, named world’s finest bar by 50 Greatest in 2024. Charco not solely shares Charco’s own-name Blanc de Noir, made with Malbec cultivated in Hidalgo state, but in addition different small native producers such because the female-led Pouya vineyard based mostly out of Guadalupe Valley, Baja California. Whether or not you perch your self on the counter for a glass or purchase a bottle to remove, be able to drink Latin American.
Calle Medellín 22, Colonia Roma
Si Mon
With a deal with all-things Mexican – wine, tequila, mezcal and beer – and a comfy décor, Si Mon is each heat and welcoming. Pleasant employees are completely satisfied to assist with suggestions and open completely different by-the-glass choices every day. With near 200 labels – together with an in depth pure wine part and a unicorn melipona (a stingless bee) glowing wine, Si Mon showcases Mexico’s regional and stylistic range, from Valle de Guadalupe’s Sauvignon Blancs and Nebbiolos to buoyant Cabernets from Guanajuato. End up a stool on the counter or window, or seize a desk for a extra non-public group gathering.
Zacatecas 126, Roma Norte | @vinos_simon
Plonk
Certainly one of Mexico Metropolis’s hippest wine bars, Plonk has picked up a slew of awards since opening in 2023. A female-led institution, star sommelier Romina Argüelles is in control of the wine choice whereas chef Flor Camorlinga oversees the menu. Camorlinga applies her Asian culinary methods to Mexican elements to create small plates for sharing. Plonk attracts a world crowd after world wines made by small producers – assume René Bouvier’s crimson Burgundy or pores and skin contact Mtsvane Pheasant Tears from Kakheti (Georgia) – that flocks to the coveted counter seats. However there’s additionally nice buzz at exterior tables. Bottles can be found both to drink in or take dwelling.
Iztaccihuatl 52, Condesa | @plonk.mx
La Naval
Certainly one of CDMX’s longest established drinks retailer, La Naval has been promoting world wines to a thirsty public since 1932. With virtually 600 reds and 200 whites in its portfolio, you possibly can decide up each Previous and New World gems from one of many eight places across the capital metropolis. La Naval additionally helps Mexican labels, with 175 within the portfolio that illuminates Baja California and in addition showcases varieties from different areas reminiscent of Syrah from Coahuila and crimson blends from the Encinillas Valley within the state of Chihuahua.
Insurgentes Sur 373, Hipódromo
Rimessa
This cosy but well-stocked vinoteca within the Hipódromo neighbourhood, follows the pure wine pattern and shares labels from around the globe. Go via the royal blue and stunning pink façade and ask the educated employees to information you thru the vintages. They’re particularly completely satisfied to speak up Mexican pure wine motion’s leaders, reminiscent of Valle de Guadalupe’s Radicante, Viñas del Tigre and Vinos Pijoan. Look out for normal tastings that includes Mexican vínicolas in addition to Previous World producers. Plonk’s Romina Argüelles is a good friend of the home and typically lends her experience to host a tasting.
Amsterdam 26, Hipódromo | @rimessavinos
Hugo
A classy wine bar, Hugo holds robust arms in curvaceous design and pure hues, in addition to Mexican and European low-intervention wines. Pull up a stool on the inexperienced bar and watch as flocks of the 140 labels, specifically pores and skin contact wines, fly out to a die-hard pure wine-loving worldwide clientele. In addition to creating an honest by-the-glass and magnum choice, co-owners Isabel Castillo and Thierry Chouquet present equal love for the meals menu. Order small plates for sharing: stand-out gentle bites are Cerignola olives or Sol Azul oysters, whereas tasty pork schnitzel and beef tongue make for heartier choices.
Veracruz 38, Roma Norte
Masala y Maíz | Courtesy of Ana Lorenzana
Masala y Maíz
Named for the spice combine and corn, Norma Listman and Saqib Keval bridge their respective Mexican and Indian heritages to present cultural significance to their venue. Their delicacies units the tempo by way of design and esthetics – backed by an electrifying soundtrack – at their stylish Centro restaurant. Their sustainable strategy applies to a wine checklist devoted to international low-intervention labels – tantalisingly categorised as Naughty Bubbles, or Bizarre, Tasty and Attractive, and spanning hip areas reminiscent of Sicily and Jura – paired with hip creations reminiscent of goldenberry ceviche and Kuku poussin. Order Radical, the home wine, a Grenache and Chenin Blanc mix made in collaboration with Guadalupe Valley winemaker Silvana Pijoan. Bottles to take out are offered at discounted costs.
Calle Artículo 123 #116 native 2, Colonia Centro
NIV
Since opening in 2023, NIV has brought on fairly a sensation for uplifting wine lovers to imbibe in an analogue-forward atmosphere. Vinyls set the musical tempo whereas flickering candles wedged into wax-laden inexperienced bottles illuminate this Condesa wine bar; bronze ice buckets are one other alluring a part of the decor. The main target is on small European producers but in addition nods to Mexican labels. The low-intervention philosophy means it’s best to count on loads of pores and skin contact wines to be loved with steak frites and beef carpaccio. NIV usually doubles up as a recent artwork gallery, internet hosting exhibitions supporting native artists.
Atlixco 132, Condesa | @nivbar.mx
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