the chic restaurant/bar known as bottega del vino, located on dias ferreira in leblon's food district, is a  the project of sommelier dionísio chaves and maître nicola giorgio - a true throwback to authentic italian botecas, undoubtedly making wine taking center stage, with a selection of over 300 different brands to choose from, 80 percent of which hail from the old world wine regions, a few south american options for good measure and a grand percentage from italy, mainly from tuscany and piedmont.

the restaurant boasts a fancy technology that essentially preserves the original robust and rich flavor of the wine for up to 21 days after it has been opened, good for anyone who may not want to commit to a whole bottle - this mechanism allows guests to avoid having to compromise, while still getting the chance to taste the distinct subtleties of each wine's flavor profile.

the ambiance at this eatery is casual chic with young professionals being able to take advantage of the happy hour specials after a long day's work at the office.