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Tinto Fino

85 First Ave., New York, NY 10003
nr. 5th St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-254-0850 Send to Phone

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Type: Specialty Shop
Products & Services: Wine

Photo by Jeremy Liebman for New York Magazine

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Hours

Tue-Sat, noon-10pm; Sun, 1pm-9pm; Mon, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

F, V at Lower East Side-Second Ave.

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Product Guide

Gourmet

Wine

Special Features

Open After 9pm (at least 3 days a week)

Profile

With the plethora of tapas bars and Ferran Adrià–influenced chefs around town, it's never been easier to satisfy the appetite for Spanish food. Spanish wine is another story. After fielding countless customers' inquiries about where they could find this particular Albariño or that Txakolina, Tía Pol co-owner Mani Dawes realized New York was ready for its first all-Spanish wine shop, which she opens this week in a tiny sliver of an East Village space. Tinto Fino offers 250 selections, organized geographically, with a particular emphasis on sherry—according to Dawes, "one of the great (and greatly underappreciated) wines of the world. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

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Enchanted from the light of the antique chandeliers, I walked into Tinto Fino and found myself carried away to Spain. Greeted pleasantly by the knowledgeable staff, I was immediately treated to a tasting of a smooth, complex red from the region of Montsant. I made my way easily around the cozy store, browsing the many wines laid out along the walls by region. Tinto Fino carries a wonderful selection of wines across all price points, including wines made from grapes I've never heard of before. The owner, Mani, happily introduced herself and ensured I was well taken care of, recommending a moderately priced Crianza which has now become my favorite. At least until I return to discover my next savory beloved.

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