Alicante is a coastal Mediterranean city known for its rich history, beautiful beaches, gastronomy and as a hub for international tourism. It has been a major trading hub for Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Goths, Moors, and Spanish settlements. Alicante is in the center of the Levant region of Spain, home to many different wine regions including : D.O Alicante, D.O Valencia. D.O Utiel y Requena, and D.O Jumilla. Visitors and locals like you shouldn’t have to spend their time searching for fair market value bottles, and so I’ve put together this guide to help YOU find the best wine shop in Alicante.
Which is the best wine shop in Alicante? Well, that depends on what you are looking for, whether it be Natural Spanish Wine, Classic Spanish Wine, or anything in between. Below, I’m listing my recommendations. Click on the button for the Google Maps location, contact info, and hours.
Independent Stores
@aperitivosgisbert43 is a wine bar & store located a block away from Plaza de los Luceros. They serve delicious bar snacks and exclusively source wines from the Spanish Levante.
@Vino_y_mas is a store located steps from the boardwalk with a curated selection of Spanish wines, specializing in wines from Alicante.
@aguconservas a gourmet store specialized in tinned seafood, general goods, and of course Spanish wine and Cavas.
Va De Vins is the wine store for the very well known local restaurant group : Gastronou (Piripi y Nou Manolín) . Their restaurants are continuously ranked on the michelin guide and hold several Repsol soletes.
@Osiriswineboutique This store doubles as a wine bar and features local wines, vermouths, and liquors.
Big Box Stores
While we all love to support local businesses, let us not forget about the Big Box Stores. They also do their share of sourcing local wines. At their locations in Alicante you can find some of the best priced selections of regional wines. You can surprisingly find some rare wines at great prices.
Carrefour is a French multinational company, but visit the local branches and you’ll find a selection of Local Alicante Wines.
El Corte Inglés is the biggest department store group in Europe and ranks third worldwide. When you’re visiting in Alicante, check their local wine section, be sure to also visit their Gourmet section on the ground floor.
Websites
Don’t be fooled by the bare bones website, La Despensa de Alicante has a great selection of regional wines, as well as cheeses and local products.
Bodeboca is one of Spain’s largest online retailers. You can find a myriad of wines from all over the Alicante region.
For example, is your guy for natural wines on the island. He has some of the best from here, Spain, and France.
So there you have it: my guide for choosing the best wine store in Alicante. It all depends on what you’re looking for, so take your pic.
