The Wine Bottega

I randomly happened upon this place in my walking journey around Boston. Very cute, small house feel to the place. It definitely has a historic charm.
I mentioned to the woman working what I typically like and she had two great recommendations that I had never heard of before. I went with a moscato d’Asti style RED wine with a bit of a sparkling aspect to it.
I could not wait to try it and it took 3 broken wine openers to get into it but it was so worth the effort. (Broken wine openers were all just cheap hotel ones)
It tastes just like Welches Sparkling Grape Juice but with the adult kick. This brings me back to childhood days of celebrating New Year’s Eve with the Welches. So good! I think this is my new favorite.
My only wish — that I had checked in before I made my purchase. 10% off coupon when you check in. I think I am going to need to purchase a few more for my suitcase.

After never giving up on the bottega – since they really do have awesome, cork-​dorky wines that are really hard to find anywhere else – I am very happy to report that the usual (and even newer) staff have been very friendly and much more sociable.
The owner has always been friendly, but I ran into a lot of other employees who were less than enthused to talk to anyone else but the visiting winemaker at the tasting event. I think I surprise some of them when I ask questions that show I’m actually knowledgable in the wine field.
In any event, just being friendlier and engaging in conversation with me and whomever my guest is with me on that night has been very nice and makes the whole tasting experience 100 times better. I honesty find myself buying more wine there now, because wine is not just about tasting and getting on with it, it’s about the whole EXPERIENCE.
Brava Wine Bottega, all the pieces are coming together and I think you may very well be my current favorite wine shop. (Insert thumbs up emoji here)

Love this little wine and beer specialty shop! Lots of
Italian wines, which are my favorite kind! Great customer service and they will point you to exactly what you want! Prices range from affordable to expensive for the high end spirits. The staff are great!
Located in the adorable little Italian area of Boston! A great place to stop.

great wine shop — we stop in whenever we are in the North End. Excellent selections and very ‘real’ suggestions and conversation. Many great options at varied price points; we always seem to find something new & delicious!

We walked in while strolling the in the North End. The guy working the counter didn’t even look up from his book to acknowledge us so we left. Way to cost yourself a sale of at least a few hundred bucks.

This place is very special. I’s a place I don’t spend a TON of time in, maybe 5 to 10 minutes per visit. But those 5 to 10 mins are consistently stellar. I’ve learned so much from attending their FREE weekly tastings held Friday evenings in their cozy downstairs space. I was in a grocery store recently and saw a bottle of wine I used to buy regularly and laughed to myself when I realized how much the Wine Bottega had evolved my understanding of what wines I actually like. They’ve given me an education and taught me a few things about wine without making me feel embarrassed for knowing very little to begin with. Even better than that? I rarely spend more than $ 25 on a bottle and they’ve never made me feel bad about that. They sell more expensive wines, of course, don’t worry, they know what they are doing. But I’ve never felt less important as a customer because I buy less expensive wines. I only buy wine in other stores if they are closed or I’m in a pinch and far from the North End. The staff is always warm, relaxed, and friendly and ready to help you without making you feel like an idiot if you ask a silly question. I absolutely adore them. The Wine Bottega oozes integrity and joy and I’m so thrilled I live nearby! It’s worth traveling to if you want great wine and a great wine shopping experience. Get yourselves to the North End ASAP.

Best store for organic and biodynamic wines in the Boston area. I came in on some off hours and Matt was really accommodating and helpful. Their farm to glass program is really interesting. I have not been to friday tastings but they look really interesting, I live in metrowest boston (Please Wine bottega open a metrowest location). If you want Barefoot pinot grigio do not bother going here. This is for wine and spirits for independent winemakers with passion and a commitment to natural biodynamic winemaking. Dont get me wrong, I like a good olé budweiser or gallo wine for time to time. But there are plenty of other establishments that cater to that crowd. Boston needs more foodie places like this.

Definitely my favorite wine shop in Boston. Luckily I live very close by, and Friday nights love to stop by the free wine tastings since I’m likely to buy a bottle anyway!
They do not sell any commercial wines & will tell you why. They’re very proud of their products and are so intelligent. All of the staff members are incredibly kind & helpful.
If you’re looking for a 2 buck chuck this probably is not your scene, but expect to find an amazing bottle of wine for $ 15 – 20 or more if you’re willing & able!

I just left the Wine Bottega about 30 minutes ago and as usual had an excellent and informative experience. Matt (I think that’s his name) was very helpful and patient (as usual) with my questions about a very odd wine that I wanted to like but didn’t. He steered me to something more approachable from the same maker that I’ll open tonight. Only once among dozens of visits have I had a bottle from here that I didn’t like. Pretty good odds.
One of the first times I went into the Wine Bottega I wanted to order a couple mixed cases for a week-​long vacation filled with homemade dinners with friends. Kerri the owner was almost giddy with the challenge of matching food and price ranges. That was four years ago, and though this place is out of the way for me, I make a special effort to return whenever I can. I think this is hands down the best wine shop I know in Boston. They were patient and helpful with my beginner’s questions a few years ago and have been so ever since.
Can’t say enough good things. Buy your wine here.

The Wine Bottega is hands down my favorite wine store in the area. I’ve been coming here for years, from when I lived in the North End to after I moved away. They have so many good things going for them:
–Awesome owner and staff who are always willing to give you a great recommendation
–Really unique selection of wine from all different countries. A lot are from smaller, lesser known wineries that only make a small amount of cases
–An area of the store that is dedicated to a cheaper selection of wine if you don’t want to spend a lot of money
–Free Friday night tastings
–A good selection of local craft beer
–Other special tastings that they do every now and then (check their website or Facebook to see if/​when they have them, they range from a tasting of wines from a certain region or they will partner with a restaurant for a tasting and dinner)
–Private tastings for groups
It’s really hard to come to the North End and not stop in here and buy a bunch of wine. But that is exactly what you should do.

The Wine Bottega is a quiet gem hidden on bustling Hanover St. Their selection of wines is nothing short of spectacular — and the best part is you won’t find what they offer many other places. Their staff is friendly and very knowledgeable. I’ve been in several times and purchased bottles of wine simply by saying, «I like things like… what do you have that is similar.» With this approach, I have yet to be disappointed. The free tastings on Friday evenings, coupled with discounts for wines offered in tastings, are another nice perk of the Wine Bottega. I talk about this place and recommend it to my friends all the time!

Context: Free wine tasting on Friday! 5 – 8 PM
Service: Matt was condescending when we asked him questions. It was extremely uncomfortable. He was nice while he was presenting the wines for the tasting, but one-​on-​one, he had a very elitist attitude. However, Brian was very, very knowledgeable and friendly! We asked him lots of questions and he happily answered all of them. Thank you, Brian! You’re great!
Wine: There are lots of different wines that are from smaller and less known wineries. But I appreciate that! You don’t have to be a wine connoisseur to walk into Wine Bottega! They have leading wine experts share wines on Fridays, so go try it out!
Ambiance: The top floor is the store front and downstairs is a larger, dark room for wine tasting. It had a great intimate feel.
Price: Got a great wine for less than $ 20. Also check-​in for 10% off!
I would love this place and give it 5 stars, but Matt ruined my experience… Then, Brian made up for it!
I would definitely come back for more wine and another wine tasting!

The service rep Matt becomes very irritated and unhelpful if you ask more than two questions. I’ve gone in three different times, the first time I thought he just might be having a bad day. His sour puss attitude making me feel ‘less than’ instead of welcoming a customer. I really don’t understand how people who work in retail can be so unpleasant and miserable. Even thou the shop is convenient for me, I will go out of my way to never go there again!!!

Went here for a private wine tasting. The place is cozy and quaint. One of the owners was the one guiding us through the tasting and you can tell how passionate they are by the way they describe the wines. He was super nice and helpful. They focus on more unknown, independent wine makers that don’t mass produce or try not to use sulfates which I loved. Since they are mostly unknown, most bottles are under $ 20 but still full flavored. Also try the olive oil, it’s the best I’ve ever had.

Love this place! Make sure to come here Friday nights for free wine tastings and discounts.

The Wine Bottega is a charming wine shop nestled in the heart of the North End. I’ve been here a few times since the owner Kerri purchased the shop a few years back.
There is a story behind every wine, and the staff is friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The selections here are original, and the staff will help you pair the perfect wine with any occasion and/​or meal.
I’ve gone to other liquor stores, and most of the time the selections are pretty typical and the staff isn’t really helpful. When I go to the Wine Bottega, I feel the staff really try to give you a personal wine shopping experience.
Wine Bottega has themed weekly wine tastings in the basement of the store, and featured selections are put on sale.

A little wine shop, perhaps. But with an amazing selection and an amazing staff that knows it.
I’m a wino. I get interested in random regions on a whim all the time. Bandol? They’ve got them. Barolo? Some new world ones, some old world ones. Burgundy, Bordeaux, Barbera, and even places that don’t start with a B.
Ok, any wine store has that stuff. Brunello and Barossa are hardly exotic. Looking for a manzanilla from the south of Spain? They’ve got a selection. Perhaps you want half bottles, so you can try a few. Looking for craziness from the Jura? They’ve got vin jaunes and trousseau. A selection. Of each.
But the store isn’t that big. It’s not a supermarket sized suburban big box store. It’s a little store on a busy street. It’s the wine tardis.
And just in case you’re not sure whether Borgogno is on the traditionalist or modernist side of the Barolo wars, that amazing staff comes into play. The collective knowledge of the staff her is really mind boggling. Kerri, the owner, has amazing depth of knowledge. A true professional, as both a wino and shop keeper.

I’ve been here twice now for bottle purchases and tastings and I can safely say that it’s one of the top wine shops in Boston if not THE best.
The owner was very helpful during my first visit and made excellent recommendations despite having to work with my limited, student price range. The shop specializes in small production wines from around the world, so it’s an especially fantastic place if your background is founded mainly on domestic wines.
The special tasting with Savio Soares was also a very fun and informative experience with natural wines. I had a chance to try 11 of them and I was absolutely blown away by some of his selections. If I had the money, I would’ve dropped it on the spot to pick up a bottle of the wonderful Barbera.
Cheers to The Wine Bottega!

I love wine and I love the Wine Bottega. My boyfriend and I are moving to Charlestown this weekend so I feel the need to review and tell of my love for this place and how much we will miss it! Kerry and her whole staff are wonderful. They have never steered us wrong in recommendations, they don’t try to sell you the most expensive bottles, and they are the opposite of pretentious (my number 1 complaint with most wine shops). Also, they know «my» wine (Gruner, 1 liter bottle — amazing) and when we come in, they almost always offer to get me one that is chilled. The free Friday night tastings are great and we’ve purchased more than a few we never would have tried but have come to love.
One story stands out: I was looking for a gift for my father — a lover of red wine, something I know nothing about. Kerry and her team put together a special 6-​pack of red wines tailor-​made for him, based on my description of his tastes. I came back the very next day to pick it up and she had even typed up tasting notes to go with each wine. He absolutely loved it!
I have a feeling we’ll be making the trek from Charlestown to the North End pretty often to come back to the Wine Bottega. Stop in — you won’t regret it!

The Wine Bottega has got to be my favorite wine store in Boston. Not only is it a hop and a skip from work, but the wine tastings, wine classes and special wine events are incredible.
The free Friday tastings are the best free wine tastings in the city. They always serve at least 5 – 6 different types of wine and have information packets that provide details on each wine. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. But the thing that sets WB’s wine tastings apart are the extras they often throw in – for free! For example, a wine tasting in December 2009 followed the theme of the Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes. In addition to the usual free wine (Italian, this time), WB offered plates of fresh shrimp, dips, veggies, and other party snacks – all free! One time, they did a free chocolate and wine tasting event. Free! Wait, did I mention it was free? How awesome is that?
If you sign up for their emails, you can get extra information on upcoming tastings, the themes involved (there’s always a region or theme) and previews of other upcoming events. I highly recommend their wine classes and abbondanzas.
As for the selection itself, it’s wide-​ranging, encompasses the world and is pretty eclectic. The descriptions are a hoot, too. I discovered a delicious apple ice wine made right here in Cambridge and haven’t been able to put the stuff down. The store is small but cozy, and the basement where they have their tastings is cavernous in a wonderfully raw kind of way. Many times, perhaps under the influence of the wines I’m tasting, I can almost imagine myself in a real wine cave in Spain, France or Italy…