Wine Bar
Unclaimed profileVino Grotta
San Antonio, TX · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Vino Grotta is a wine-first bar with a list spanning over 100 labels from 14 countries, poured in 5oz, 8oz, and bottle formats. Sake appears in cocktails and as standalone pours, while a $15 zero-proof wine flight with cheese broadens the appeal. Happy hour pours 8oz glasses for $8, and guests praise the daily specials and knowledgeable service.
- What should I order?
- Start with a glass of Caymus Cabernet or a pour of Champagne Henriot. For something different, try the Sabe Tequila Blanco Infused Sake or the Japanese Mule. The Zero-Proof Wine Flight pairs four wines with cheese.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the depth and value, especially during happy hour. Those seeking non-alcoholic options have a rare zero-proof flight. Sake lovers will find unique infused pours.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Beers start at $7, cocktails at $14, and wines from $8 for a 5oz pour to $535 for a bottle of Opus One. Zero-proof wine flight is $15.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The wine list's global range is impressive, but the zero-proof wine flight and sake-centric cocktails set it apart. The happy hour's 8oz pours for $8 is a notable value.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A small but thoughtful cocktail list leans on wine and sake bases. The Japanese Mule and Pomegranate Cosmo show a sake-forward approach, while the Grotta Sangria is a seasonal fruit option.
Menu strengths
- — Unique sake-based cocktails; Offers both classic and innovative options
Standout selections
- — Japanese Mule: sake, ginger beer, lime
- — Grotta Sangria: wine, seasonal fruit, citrus
Pricing: Grotta Sangria $16, Japanese Mule $14
Wine
An extensive list with over 100 wines from 14 countries, offered in multiple pour sizes and take-out bottles. Includes sparkling, rosé, dessert wines, and sake. Happy hour provides strong value.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive and diverse selection; Multiple pour sizes and take-out options
Standout selections
- — Opus One: California red blend, bottle $535
- — Chimney Rock Stags Leap District 2014: Napa Cabernet
Pricing: Wines from $8 (5oz) to $535 (bottle Opus One); happy hour 8oz for $8
Beer
A modest beer list with a few local Texas craft options and an Italian amber. Non-alcoholic beers are also available, but selection is limited.
Pricing: Menabrea Amber $7
Nonalcoholic
A surprisingly robust non-alcoholic program with mocktails, zero-proof wine flight, and non-alcoholic beers. The zero-proof wine flight with cheese is a standout.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of non-alcoholic options; Zero-proof wine flight paired with cheese
Standout selections
- — Zero-Proof Wine Flight: four 2oz pours with cheese
- — Spicy Lemonade: lemonade, ginger beer, hot sauce
Pricing: FRE $11, Spicy Lemonade $6, TOST $10, Zero-Proof Wine Flight $15
Spirits
Not a full spirits program, but sake is highlighted with unique infused options and used in cocktails. Standalone pours include Sabe Tequila Blanco Infused Sake and Tyku Junmai.
Standout selections
- — Sabe Tequila Blanco Infused Sake: 3oz pour
- — Tyku Junmai Sake Premium White: 3oz pour
Pricing: Sake $12-$13 per 3oz pour
How it sits with the food
The zero-proof wine flight is paired with cheese. Food menu is available, though not detailed here; the wine list's breadth suggests pairing potential across varietals.
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