Alipão Vinhos & Cia

Wine lovers in Brazil often complain about a lack of choice and quality, but Alipão Vinhos & Cia offers both in abundance. In an antique building, wooden display cases offer everything from everyday drinking wines, starting at around BRL15 a bottle, to the finest that money can buy. Those who need to ask the price of the Barca Velha 1999, a Portuguese red from Douro region, probably can't afford it - it would set you back a staggering BRL1050. More affordable offerings include excellent Argentinian, Chilean and yes, even Brazilian, still and sparkling wines for around the BRL30-40 mark.