Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileSovino Wine & Beer Bar
Monterey, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Sovino Wine & Beer Bar puts most of its energy into wine. The by-the-glass list covers sparkling, white, rose, red, and port, with a $25 flight of any four and 15% off the bottle of a wine tried in a flight. Draft beer runs eight deep, and non-alcoholic choices include two $7 beers and a Phony Negroni. Cocktails are limited to three spritz-style drinks, but the wine flight is the reason to come.
- What should I order?
- Start with the $25 wine flight of any four by-the-glass wines, then take 15% off the bottle of whichever you liked best. If you prefer a single glass, the 2024 Quinta da Lixa Vinho Verde is $10, and the 2007 C de Silva Dalva Colheita White Port is $15.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine drinkers who want to compare several styles without committing to a bottle, and anyone looking for a $25 flight that covers sparkling through port. Beer drinkers get eight drafts and a $15 flight of any four. Non-alcoholic options are limited but include two $7 beers and a Phony Negroni.
- When should I go?
- The wine flight and 15% bottle discount make Sovino a sensible stop for an early evening tasting or a low-key comparison of several pours. The $15 beer flight and rotating draft selection suit a casual afternoon.
- What should I expect to spend?
- By-the-glass wines run $10 to $25; bottles run $30 to $75. The wine flight is $25, the beer flight is $15, and non-alcoholic beers are $7 each. Cocktails are $8 to $14.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The $25 wine flight of any four by-the-glass wines, paired with 15% off the bottle of a wine tried in a flight, turns the list into a low-risk tasting exercise. A Sovino Wine Club releases a curated collection of local wines four times a year.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Three named spritz or cocktail-style drinks: a Limoncello Spritz with Bent Dime Limoncello and sparkling wine, a Negroni Spritz with Bent Dime Vermouth and tonic water, and a Phony Negroni in Original, Mezcal, and Espresso variations. The list is narrow but specific.
Menu strengths
- — Limoncello Spritz and Negroni Spritz each name Bent Dime products and are listed at $14.
- — Phony Negroni is offered in Original, Mezcal, and Espresso variations at $8.
Standout selections
- — Limoncello Spritz — Bent Dime Limoncello, sparkling wine, $14.
- — Negroni Spritz — Bent Dime Vermouth, tonic water, $14.
- — Phony Negroni — Original, Mezcal, or Espresso, $8.
Pricing: Limoncello Spritz and Negroni Spritz are $14; Phony Negroni is $8.
Wine
The by-the-glass list spans sparkling, white, rose, red, and port, with a $25 flight of any four wines and 15% off the bottle of a wine tried in a flight. Named selections include Teveri Blanc de Blancs, 2024 Sovino Chardonnay, 2024 Quinta da Lixa Vinho Verde, 2025 Vin Vif Rose, 2022 Sovino Pinot Noir, 2022 LOLA Cabernet Sauvignon, and two C de Silva Dalva ports.
Menu strengths
- — By-the-glass selection covers sparkling, white, rose, red, and port styles with prices and tasting notes.
- — The $25 wine flight of any four by-the-glass wines comes with 15% off the bottle of a wine tried in a flight.
- — A Sovino Wine Club releases a curated collection of local wines four times a year.
Standout selections
- — 2024 Quinta da Lixa Vinho Verde, Portugal — floral, aromatic herb; $10 glass / $30 bottle.
- — 2007 C de Silva, Dalva Colheita White Port — dried fruit, candied orange, caramel; $15 glass.
- — 2022 LOLA Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley — dark fruit, cacao, toasted oak; $25 glass / $75 bottle.
Pricing: By-the-glass wines range from $10 to $25; bottles range from $30 to $75. The wine flight is $25.
Beer
Eight draft beers are listed with brewery, style, size, and ABV, including pilsner, saison, lager, pale ale, IPA, porter, and cider. A $15 flight covers any four drafts, and the menu notes a rotating selection in-house or to-go.
Menu strengths
- — Eight draft beers with brewery, style, size, and ABV.
- — The $15 beer flight covers any four draft beers.
- — Menu notes a rotating beer selection in-house or to-go.
Standout selections
- — Laughing Monk Holy Ghost Pilsner — 16oz (5.2%).
- — Sante Adairius Little Quibble Saison — 12oz (4.8%).
- — Fremont Brewing Darkstar Imperial Porter — 12oz (8%).
Pricing: The beer flight is $15 for any four draft beers.
Nonalcoholic
The non-alcoholic list includes Fieldwork Encore Non-Alcoholic IPA, Guinness Non-Alcoholic, Phony Negroni, Alvarado Street Brewery Froth Water, sparkling water, Jarritos Mineragua, and soda. Underberg is listed as an aperitif.
Menu strengths
- — Two non-alcoholic beers are listed at $7 each.
- — Phony Negroni is available in Original, Mezcal, and Espresso variations at $8.
- — Underberg is listed as an aperitif alongside sparkling water and Jarritos Mineragua.
Standout selections
- — Fieldwork Encore Non-Alcoholic IPA — $7.; Guinness Non-Alcoholic — $7.
- — Phony Negroni — Original, Mezcal, or Espresso, $8.
Pricing: Non-alcoholic beers are $7 each; Froth Water is $4; Phony Negroni is $8.
How it sits with the food
The homepage recommends pairing crab gazpacho with a glass of Vinho Verde; the combo is $24.
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