South American Steakhouse Wine That Actually Delivers
Dunwoody · Brazilian Steakhouse · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed October 22, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list at Fogo de Chão Dunwoody is built for volume, not discovery — 28 options, all available by the glass, covering the recognizable names that keep a packed dining room moving. It's not trying to be a wine bar, and it doesn't pretend to be one. What you get is a crowd-friendly spread with a surprisingly affordable South American anchor section that's worth your attention.
The list leans heavily on approachable, well-known producers: Kim Crawford, Meiomi, Sonoma Cutrer, Chandon — the kind of names you recognize from a grocery store shelf, because that's kind of the point here. South American representation is solid, with Alamos Malbec, Calina Reserva Chardonnay, Montes Cherub Rosé, and Lapostolle Grand Selection labels showing up in both the value tier and at regular price points. There's no real depth in terms of old-world exploration — no Burgundy, no Barolo, no Rioja — and the sparkling section is all bubbles-by-the-occasion: La Marca Prosecco, Chandon Brut, and a brut rosé. If you're hunting for something obscure or terroir-driven, this isn't your list. But if you want something cold, recognizable, and priced reasonably for a churrascaria, it does the job.
All 28 wines are available by the glass, which is both the list's biggest strength and its most telling detail — this is a by-the-glass program designed for a high-turnover dining experience. Prices run from $6 to $20 per glass, with the $6 South American section functioning as a built-in happy hour tier available all day. The Sonoma Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay at $16/glass sits at the top of the whites and is the only pour here that gestures toward something with real regional character.
The Bottom Line
Fogo de Chão Dunwoody isn't building a wine destination — it's running a smart, scaled by-the-glass program that keeps the price of entry low and the list familiar enough that you never feel stuck. The $6 South American tier is a genuine win for a night centered on meat and fire. Send a friend here for the Alamos Malbec and the picanha; just don't send them expecting to geek out.
28 wines captured from the source list, including wines not yet matched to our catalog. Availability, vintages, and prices can change. View source wine list.
Rosé - Montes, "Cherub" Colchagua Valley, Chile (140 cal)
All-Day Happy Hour - $6 South American Wines
$6.00 / glass
Chardonnay - Calina Valle Central, Reserva, Chile (140 cal)
All-Day Happy Hour - $6 South American Wines
$6.00 / glass
Malbec - Alamos Mendoza, Argentina (150 cal)
All-Day Happy Hour - $6 South American Wines
$6.00 / glass
Red Blend - The Seeker Central Valley, Chile (150 cal)
All-Day Happy Hour - $6 South American Wines
$6.00 / glass
Moscato d'Asti - Umberto Fiore Piedmont, Italy
Wines by the Glass - White & Rosé
$12.00 / glass
Riesling - Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley, Washington
Wines by the Glass - White & Rosé
$11.00 / glass
Pinot Grigio - Mezzacorona Trentino, Italy
Wines by the Glass - White & Rosé
$10.00 / glass
Sauvignon Blanc - Lapostolle, "Grand Selection" Rapel Valley, Chile
Wines by the Glass - White & Rosé
$11.50 / glass
Sauvignon Blanc - Kim Crawford Marlborough, New Zealand
Wines by the Glass - White & Rosé
$13.50 / glass
Chardonnay - William Hill Estate Winery North Coast, California
Wines by the Glass - White & Rosé
$10.50 / glass
Chardonnay - Sonoma Cutrer, "Russian River Ranches" Sonoma Coast, California
Wines by the Glass - White & Rosé
$16.00 / glass
Prosecco - La Marca Italy
Wines by the Glass - Sparkling
$10.00 / glass
Brut Rosé - Le Grand Courtâge, "Grand Cuvee" France 187ml
Wines by the Glass - Sparkling
$14.00 / glass
Moscato - Astoria Italy 187ml
Wines by the Glass - Sparkling
$15.00 / glass
Brut - Chandon California 187ml
Wines by the Glass - Sparkling
$20.00 / glass
Pinot Noir - Robert Mondavi Private Selection California
Wines by the Glass - Red
$12.50 / glass
Pinot Noir - A to Z Wineworks Oregon
Wines by the Glass - Red
$15.50 / glass
Pinot Noir - Meiomi California
Wines by the Glass - Red
$16.50 / glass
Merlot - Lapostolle, "Grand Selection" Rapel Valley, Chile
Wines by the Glass - Red
$11.50 / glass
Merlot, Stainless Steel Fermentation - Seven Falls Cellars, "Stonetree Vineyard" Wahluke Slope, Washington
Wines by the Glass - Red
$13.00 / glass
Malbec - Bodega y Viñedos Catena, "Catena" Vista Flores, Mendoza, Argentina
Wines by the Glass - Red
$13.00 / glass
Malbec - Jorjão by Fogo de Chão, "Reserva" Mendoza, Argentina
Wines by the Glass - Red
$14.50 / glass
Red Blend - Primus, "The Blend" Apalta, Chile
Wines by the Glass - Red
$14.50 / glass
Red Blend - Eulila by VIK Cachapoal Valley, Chile
Wines by the Glass - Red
$16.50 / glass
Cabernet Sauvignon - J. Lohr, "Seven Oaks" Paso Robles, California
Wines by the Glass - Red
$13.50 / glass
Cabernet Sauvignon - Trapiche, "Broquel" Mendoza, Argentina
Wines by the Glass - Red
$14.00 / glass
Cabernet Sauvignon - Intrinsic Columbia Valley, Washington
Wines by the Glass - Red
$15.50 / glass
Zinfandel - Seghesio Sonoma County, California
Wines by the Glass - Red
$14.00 / glass
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Fogo de Chão Tysons has enough South American options — particularly the Argentine and Uruguayan pours — to keep the wine program honest in the context of a Brazilian steakhouse. The markups are steep and the list doesn't push you anywhere new, but if you stay in your lane (order the Alamos or Zuccardi Malbec, eat a lot of beef), you'll leave happy. Send a friend here for the meat; tell them to keep it simple with the wine.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· The Woodlands · Brazilian Steakhouse
Fogo de Chão The Woodlands runs a focused, all-South American wine list at prices that are genuinely refreshing for a steakhouse format — nearly everything sits under $35. It's not adventurous, and it won't impress anyone looking for Old World depth, but if you're here for the meat and want a solid bottle to match without getting gouged, this list does the job honestly.
Plays It Safe
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· San Diego · Brazilian Steakhouse
Fogo de Chão San Diego isn't trying to win a wine award, and it doesn't need to — the mission is keeping 300 people happy while gauchos walk around with swords of meat. What they've built is a functional, fairly priced by-the-glass program with enough South American character to feel intentional. If you're here for the churrasco, order the Catena Catena Malbec at $13/glass and call it a win.
Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Active Program
Acceptable
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