Spanish Wines in Little Havana's Shadow
Miami · Spanish · Visit Website ↗
Updated April 2026
Reviewed February 20, 2026 · How we review
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The wine list at Sra. Martinez does what you'd hope from a Spanish-leaning spot in Miami: it leans into Iberian producers without getting precious about it. The selection sits comfortably in that middle zone—not trying to be a wine bar, not phoning it in with the usual suspects. There's enough here to work with.
The list skews predictably Spanish with a solid showing from Rioja, Ribera del Duero, and Priorat, plus some Albariño and Verdejo for the white wine crowd sweating through Miami humidity. You'll find recognizable producers like Marqués de Cáceres and Condado de Haza, but also some smaller bodegas that show someone on the buying end cares a little. The French and Italian sections feel like afterthoughts—a few safe Burgundies, some Tuscan reds—but that's fine when the Spanish backbone is this strong. What's missing: any real depth in sherry or Cava, which feels like a missed opportunity for a restaurant trading on Spanish credibility.
The glass pour program is functional but not thrilling. You've got your Albariño, a Tempranillo or two, maybe a Garnacha if you're lucky. Rotation seems slow—these bottles stick around for a while. The pours are generous enough and priced reasonably for Miami, but don't expect weekly changes or staff hand-selling the new arrival from Galicia.
Bodegas Muga Rioja Reserva — $58
Classic Rioja that drinks like it costs twice as much—structured, elegant, and food-friendly with real aging potential still in the bottle
Descendientes de J. Palacios Pétalos del Bierzo
Most people skip Bierzo for Rioja, but this Mencía is all wild berry and mountain herbs—lighter, more interesting, and made by one of Spain's most respected winemakers
Any house Cava over $45
Miami markup on Spanish bubbles gets aggressive fast, and you're better off spending that money on a proper Rioja or asking what's available by the glass
Raúl Pérez Ultreia Saint Jacques + Pulpo a la Gallega
Galician octopus demands Galician wine—this Mencía blend has the bright acidity and subtle minerality to cut through olive oil and paprika without overpowering delicate seafood
The Bottom Line
Sra. Martinez isn't going to blow your mind with rare allocations or sommelier theatrics, but it's a reliable spot for Spanish wines that won't wreck your wallet. Come for the paella, stay for the Rioja, and you'll be fine.
· Miami · French Brasserie
La Grande Boucherie Miami is a Champagne list wearing a restaurant costume — deep on grower producers, light on everything else, and priced like it knows it has you cornered. If you are here specifically to dig into a blanc de noirs from the Côte des Bar or split a bottle of Larmandier-Bernier ($190/bottle) over dinner, this is genuinely one of the more interesting Champagne programs in Miami. Everyone else should order the Chablis and move on.
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· Miami · Seafood Steakhouse
Truluck's Miami isn't a wine destination — it's a seafood restaurant that happens to have eight wines on a menu. If you're here for stone crab or a special occasion dinner, you'll find something adequate to drink, but you won't find anything to get excited about. Order a cocktail or bring your own expectations down a notch.
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South Beach · Miami · Asian
Lucky Cat Miami is currently closed according to its official website, which describes a seasonal pause. Bookings are unavailable, so do not plan a wine visit on the basis of this page's earlier recommendations. Check the restaurant's own notice for any reopening update.
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Coral Gables · Miami · Italian
An Italy-first list built around Piedmont and Tuscany, with a four-vintage Burlotto Barolo vertical, three vintages of Sassicaia and a 16-bottle Brunello section plus special-vintage Brunellos. Start with a Coravin pour or a quartino, then ask for bottle prices, because this version of the list posts none and carries no printed date. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Miami · Miami · Italian
A long, Italian-first list where Barbaresco, Barolo and Brunello each get their own block and several producers list multiple older vintages. If you want a safe Tuscan red by the glass, ask for the Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico 2020; if you want something stranger, ask about the Zidarich Vitovska, and ask the price either way because none is posted. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups. The list carries no printed date, so confirm current availability.
Jungle Island · Miami · Mediterranean Beach Club
A glass-first list with a top end that reaches Barolo at $29 a glass and Dom Pérignon at $95. Order the Bico da Ran Albariño with the Grilled Octopus, or ask about Sunset Hour for the $8 AIX Rosé: its menu says Monday through Friday, 4 to 7 pm at the bar and lounge, but the homepage lists Tuesday as closed and the Beach Lounge as closed Monday and Tuesday, so check before you go. Confirm prices before you go, since the PDFs carry no printed date. This unrated guide covers the posted glass list and Sunset Hour menu, not service, storage or markups.
King · Portland · Spanish
A Spanish tapas-bar wine page with glass and bottle prices from 13/50 and a ten-sherry list. Start with the Pago del Cielo Celeste Verdejo at 13 a glass, try the chilled Vara y Pulgar Tintilla at 17 if you want something different, and order the Miquel Pons Cava with the croquetas. The page says the posted menu may differ from the restaurant's, so confirm prices. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or markups.
Washington · Washington · Spanish
A glass-focused, Spain-leaning wine menu with a full sherry section and no bottle list posted. Start with the $17 Valtravieso Crianza or the $25 La Vizcaína Mencía, and order the $12 Manzanilla Fina with the jamón if you want to see how the sherry list works. Confirm prices, since the menu is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks selection, not service, storage or markups.
Atlanta · Atlanta · Spanish
Buena Vida doesn't have the deepest list in Atlanta, but they've done real work curating twenty bottles that actually match the food and the spirit of the place — and with 18 pours available by the glass at fair prices, it's one of the more inviting wine setups on the tapas scene. Send your friends here.
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