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Wine barIpanema
Virtuoso Vinho is a small natural-wine bar on Rua Gomes Carneiro, between Copacabana and Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro, with a rotating glass list.
PourAbout ten of the 60 labels are poured by the glass, on a rotating basis
WineNatural, low-intervention wines: white, rosé, orange and red
FoodPork-rib tortilla and beetroot hummus with pistachio
TipThe owners, a couple from Salvador, are on hand to suggest a label; CNN reported glasses from R$32 in early 2025.
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Wine barBotafogo
Casa Tão Longe, Tão Perto pours Brazilian wines from small producers on tap in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, by the glass or filled into one-litre growlers.
PourTap wines by the glass or in a one-litre growler
WineBrazilian wines from small producers, served from taps
FoodBreads, cheeses, cured meats and seafood from artisanal Brazilian suppliers
TipTime Out gave averages of R$25 a glass and R$130 a growler at launch; on Sundays the house opens earlier, at 15:00, and closes at 22:00.
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Wine barBotafogo
Belisco Bar de Vinhos seats 52 on Rua Arnaldo Quintela in Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro, pouring natural wines by the 150 ml glass and a monthly tasting flight.
PourA three-glass tasting from one producer, changing monthly
WineNatural, organic and low-intervention wines, about 80 labels in 2026
FoodSharing plates with seafood, meat and vegetarian options
TipManagement passed to sommelier Gabriela Teixeira in September 2026, when the hours given were Tuesday to Saturday, 18:00 to midnight.
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Wine barBotafogo
Marchezinho is a Botafogo bistro in Rio de Janeiro that lists only natural wines from small Brazilian producers, beside artisanal cheeses and cured meats.
PourAperitivo do Marché: sparkling wine, Cynar, tonic and lemon zest
WineNatural wines from small Brazilian producers
FoodBrazilian artisanal cheeses and cured meats, plus bistro plates
TipCheeses and cured meats can be ordered singly or as a selection; Time Out priced them at R$19 to R$109 in 2023.
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Wine barTijuca
Patas e Rolhas is a pet-friendly wine bar and café on Rua Uruguai in Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, where a dispenser pours 18 wines in 50, 100 or 150 ml measures.
PourAny of 18 dispenser wines in 50, 100 or 150 ml measures
WineMore than 250 Brazilian and imported labels, with a wine shop
FoodSharing plates, sandwiches and specialty coffee
TipFixed nights run through the week, such as a wine rodízio on Thursdays; the operator says all pets are welcome.
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Wine barLeblon
Áriz is a listening bar on Rua Dias Ferreira in Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, specialising in sparkling wine, with more than 20 labels, a DJ booth and a lounge.
PourEspumante from the list of more than 20 labels
WineSparkling wines, with more than 20 labels on the list
FoodCraft charcuterie board, white-fish ceviche and a Parma sandwich
TipCocktails sit beside the sparkling list; the room holds about 60 people and the bar opens on Sundays from 18:30 to midnight.