South American Muscle With Glass-Pour Ambition
· Baltimore · Brazilian Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed October 19, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list at Fogo de Chão Baltimore is built entirely around the by-the-glass format — all 26 labels are available by the glass, which is either a bold accessibility move or a sign that bottles aren't really the point here. The selection skews heavily toward recognizable, broadly appealing labels that fit the room: big meats, big flavors, low friction. Don't come here expecting to geek out.
South America is predictably the backbone — Alamos Malbec, Catena Vista Flores, Zuccardi Jorjão, and Lapostolle Sauvignon Blanc all make appearances, which at least makes thematic sense for a Brazilian churrascaria. The sparkling section overachieves a little, with Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne and Le Grand Courtâge Brut Rosé rubbing shoulders with La Marca Prosecco and even an alcohol-removed Mionetto for the sober-curious. The whites and reds beyond South America lean hard on California crowd favorites — Meiomi, The Prisoner's Unshackled, Mer Soleil — producers who know exactly what they're doing and who their audience is. There's nothing here that will surprise you, and that's clearly the intention.
Twenty-six options by the glass is a big number, and the price range from $10 to $30 gives you genuine room to calibrate. The entry tier — Natura Chardonnay, Natura Rosé, and Alamos Malbec at $10 each — is functional but uninspiring. Move up a tier and options like the Catena Vista Flores Malbec at $17 or the Zuccardi Jorjão at $17.75 start to make more sense alongside the meat-forward menu.
The Bottom Line
Fogo de Chão Baltimore isn't trying to be a wine destination and doesn't pretend otherwise — the list exists to serve the meat program, and it does that job adequately. If you're here for the churrasco experience, the Catena Vista Flores or the Garzón Albariño will see you through. Just don't expect discovery.
Locust Point · Baltimore · Italian
An Italian list that leads with Campania, then works region by region through the rest of Italy. Start with the La Passera Greco di Tufo at 50 for white or the Terredora Aglianico at 48 for red, and if you want Chianti, the Banfi Riserva is 45. Prices come from the wine list linked as "Wine List 24" and post no unit, so confirm what is available. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Harbor East · Baltimore · Italian
Cinghiale's glass list is built for exploring Italy, with 23 pours, each offered in three or six ounces. Try a three-ounce Donelli Lambrusco at $4.50 or Gini Soave Classico 2024 at $6 before committing to a larger pour, then ask about the regional bottle list. Confirm the current list before ordering.
Bel Air · Baltimore · Wine Bistro / Light Bites
A glass list built for tasting around: 25 wines, each at 3 oz and 6 oz, with a much deeper bottle list behind it. Start with the $5 (3 oz) Alta Vista Vive Malbec, then switch to the Maison L'Envoyé Gamay Noir for a lighter red, and confirm current prices before you go. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks list, not service, storage or markups.
Baltimore · Baltimore · Contemporary Bistro
A long list with a steep price ladder: 56 at the bottom and 1875 at the top. Start with the Carl Graff Riesling at 62 or the Monteleone Etna Rosso at 90, and compare the libations sheet before you commit, since many of the same wines carry much lower numbers there. Prices print without units and the pages carry no date, so confirm both with your server. This unrated guide covers the posted wine lists, not service, storage or markups.
Canton · Baltimore · American, Irish, Pub
A short pub list that stays simple and tells you what each wine tastes like. Start with the Kung Fu Girl Riesling at 12 | 36 or the Simi Chardonnay at 13 | 40 next to the crab cake; the page is undated, so confirm what is pouring and ask which number is the glass. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Inner Harbor · Baltimore · Italian
An Italy-first list with 39 pours by the glass from $11 to $16 and bottles that go region by region. Start with the $12 Chianti DOCG FACCI or the $12 Grignolino d'Asti instead of defaulting to the Montepulciano, and if you are buying a bottle, ask about Tuesday's half-priced bottles. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
· Troy · Brazilian Steakhouse
For a chain steakhouse, Fogo de Chão Troy brings a wine list that at least takes South American wine seriously — fair prices, a few genuinely interesting white picks, and the Catena Zapata and Lapostolle labels lending some real-world credibility. Don't come here for wine discovery, but don't write it off either: skip the house label, order the Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre, and let the meat do the rest of the work.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
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Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Lone Tree · Brazilian Steakhouse
Fogo de Chão Lone Tree isn't a wine destination, but the sheer volume of by-the-glass options — anchored by solid South American pours — means you won't be stuck nursing something you hate. Stick to the Malbec tier, grab the Garzón Albariño if you're curious, and let the gaucho with the picanha worry about the rest.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Addison · Brazilian Steakhouse
For a national chain steakhouse, the Fogo de Chão Addison wine list punches above its weight on price and shows genuine regional commitment — every bottle is South American, which keeps the list coherent even if it limits the range. The Natura Chardonnay at $19 and the Amalaya blend at $20 are honest steals. If you're here for the meat, the wine list won't let you down — just don't expect a deep cellar or a staff that's going to walk you through the nuances.
Plays It Safe
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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