5 must-try wine bars in the Metro

For some, nothing beats a quiet evening, a glass of wine on hand, and the company of friends chatting the night away. Well, if you're on the lookout for that perfect place for a nightcap, here are a few suggestions you may want to pay a visit.

1. Cork Wine Bar and Shop

Known for its wide selection of Bordeaux wines, Cork Wine Bar and Shop is located at 5th Avenue, corner 32nd Sts., W 5th Tower, BGC, Taguig Philippines.

Owners of Cork Wine Bar and Shop dream of elevating the wine culture in the country by bringing in wine bottles from esteemed vineyards around the world.

"Our goal is to make people aware of what a good wine can taste like because if you're only used to drink wine from the regular supermarket, you won't be able to understand the difference," says Gohan Concepts co-founder Yohji Alexander Kanki.

Visitors can also marvel at the elegance of the shop interiors designed by the Casanova Interior of Italy.

Price ranges from PhP 1300 per bottle up to PhP 2 million per bottle.

2. Barcino Wine Resto Bar

If you enjoy Spanish cuisine and its wine culture, Barcino Wine Resto Bar is the one for you.

Check out the bar's Tapas (Jamon, Queso Manchego, Croquetas), Paella (Negra, Mixta, Marisco)
Tradicionales (Callos, Pulpo, Fabada) and wines from noted wine regions like Rioja, Ribera del Duero, and Penedes. Sangria is also available for the ladies.

Go ahead and immerse yourself in the allure of Spain within Barcino's brick-lined walls. You may choose from their 19 branches located in Makati, Greenhills, Alabang and Pasay.

3. Planet Grapes

Can you imagine street food and sisig being paired with wine? Check it out at Planet Grapes!

Described as an upscale wine shop and restaurant that caters to the next generation of wine lovers in the country, Planet Grapes features enjoyable wines from around the world and how it can best be paired with your favorite comfort food like kikiam, squid balls, kwek-kwek, and chicken skin!

Planet Grapes also provides a friendly, easygoing ambiance where anyone can begin their wine discovery journey. It has a state-of-the-art Italian Enomatic machine that allows visitors to try different wines by the glass.

Visit their shops at Shangri-la Plaza Mall and Bonifacio Global City.

4. Vitto's Wine Bar and Restaurant

If you've been to Quezon City's Tomas Morato area then chances are you've already passed by Vitto's Wine Bar and Restaurant.

This Italian place boasts of a huge selection of wines from Italy, Spain, Chile, France, and more! The bar also offers a wide array of dishes for those who want to eat during their visit.

Oh and here's a fun fact: The bar takes its name after the character Vito Corleone from the movie 'The Godfather.'

5. Dr. Wine

Located in Poblacion, Makati, Dr. Wine boasts of luxury rustic ambiance together with its authentic quality variety of wines from different parts of the globe. Their wines are best paired with premium cold-cuts, platters, or a full-course meal.

The place is owned by a French Sommelier who is also behind the Dr. Wine and Kartel Rooftop in Shanghai, China. He runs the shop together with his wife, Filipina property broker Ms. Eva Marzan-Landais.

Impressed with this lineup? Go ahead and plan your next get-together over wine in these must-try wine bars!