China’s Enoteca wine lounge & boutique

If you are in China looking for a wine bar with a reasonably priced wine list and a social atmosphere, Enoteca is a South American focused wine bar where you can mix with both expatriates and local Chinese professionals alike. On offer are an assortment of hand selected wines categorized  as Whites, Roses, Bubbles, Playful and Evocative Reds, Sensualist Reds, Hedonist Reds, Sweet Temptations and Garde. Expect to pay prices that range from 98 Rmb (US$14.35) for a bottle of Ampakama Chardonnay from Argentina to 1,800 Rmb (US$263.50) for a bottle of Champagne Dom Perignon 99 with most prices falling in the few hundred Rmb range. In addition, Enoteca’s wines are complimented with a full menu that includes Tapas, Sandwiches, Grilled Paninis, Salads, Soups and Desserts plus a set brunch menu (120 Rmb or US$17.5) and a set breakfast menu (75 Rmb or US$75).

Enoteca actually has three locations with two located in Shanghai and one located in Beijing:

安福路53-57号(近常熟路) 邮编：200031
53-57 Anfu RD. near Changshu RD. Shanghai 200031
Phone: 5404 0050

朝阳区光华路9A世贸天阶北街F1-M102
M102 Northern Tower, The Place, 9 Guanghua Lu, Beijing
Phone: 010 6587 1578

太仓路58号(近济南路) 邮编：20040
58 Taicang Rd. near Xintiandi 20040 PRC
Phone: 5306 3400
enoteca.jose@gmail.com

On weekends, expect standing room only at the 53-57 Anfu Road location but a table can be reserved in an adjoining dining area.