South American soul with a serious wine spine
Broadway · Providence · Peruvian
Reviewed April 16, 2026
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You don't expect to find a curated South American wine list at a neighborhood Peruvian spot on Chalkstone Ave, but Los Andes has one — and it's clearly been assembled by someone who actually cares. The list reads like a love letter to the Andes: Mendoza Malbecs, Chilean Carmenères, a Torrontés from the Calchaquí Valley, even a Purple Angel by Montes lurking near the back. It's not a long list, but it's pointed.
The list runs 40-60 bottles deep with a tight regional focus on Argentina and Chile, which is exactly right for this kitchen. You'll find the Alta Vista Estate Malbec sitting next to the Nicolas Catena Zapata 2019 — a range that covers Tuesday-night casual and special-occasion serious without much fuss. The Torrontés from Amayla in the Calchaquí Valley is a genuinely interesting pick that most places wouldn't bother with, and the Concha Y Toro Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc rounds out the white side credibly. Gaps exist — don't come looking for Burgundy or Barolo — but that's not the point here.
Eleven options by the glass is a strong showing for a neighborhood restaurant of this size, spanning a $9–$14 range that stays accessible. The pours cover the core regions — Chilean rosé, Argentine Malbec, sparkling via Cava — so you can explore the list without committing to a bottle. Rotation doesn't appear to be frequent, but the core selection is solid enough that this doesn't sting much.
Poema Cava Brut — $35
At a 133% markup — the lowest on the list — this Spanish Cava is the most fairly priced bottle here. It's crisp, food-friendly, and plays perfectly against ceviche acidity. Order it without hesitation.
Torrontés, Amayla, Calchaquí Valley
Most tables will reach for the Malbec on autopilot. Don't. This Torrontés is aromatic, dry, and cuts through rich Peruvian sauces in a way that red wine simply can't. It's the most interesting white on the list and almost nobody orders it.
Casas Patronales Reserva Carmenère 2022
At $60 for a bottle that retails around $18, this is a 233% markup on a wine that's perfectly fine but nowhere near worth the ask. The Montes Alpha Carmenère is a better wine at a better relative price — go there instead.
Sauvignon Blanc, Concha Y Toro Gran Reserva, Colchagua Valley + Ceviche
The bright citrus and herbal snap of this Chilean Sauvignon Blanc mirrors the lime-forward leche de tigre in the ceviche without fighting it. It's a clean, high-acid match that keeps both the wine and the dish tasting sharper than they would alone.
🎲 The Bottom Line
Los Andes is a genuine Wild Card — a beloved neighborhood Peruvian institution that punches well above its weight class on wine knowledge and regional focus. The markups will cost you, but the list has personality and the staff knows it; that combination is rarer than it should be in Providence.
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
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Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
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Acceptable
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Solid Range
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Basic Stemmed
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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