Andina
Peru on the Plate, South America in the Glass
Pearl District · Portland · Peruvian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed April 17, 2026
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First Impression
The wine list at Andina doesn't try to be a steakhouse cellar — it leans into the restaurant's Latin American identity and largely delivers. Argentina, Chile, and Spain anchor the list, with a few Oregon bottles thrown in for the locals, and even a nod to Peruvian wine if you look hard enough. It's a focused, thematic list that actually makes sense with what's on the plate.
Selection Deep Dive
Andina's list runs 80-plus bottles with a clear philosophy: South American and Iberian wines that mirror the cuisine's roots. Argentina and Chile hold down the red and white flanks respectively, Spain brings in some Txakoli and other Iberian pours, and Oregon shows up just enough to keep Portland diners happy. There's genuine thought here — this isn't a random assemblage of crowd-pleasers. That said, the list won't blow a serious wine nerd's mind with obscure finds, and there are gaps in depth once you move past the core regions.
By the Glass
The by-the-glass program runs an estimated 12-18 options, which is a respectable spread for a restaurant of this size and price point. The glass pours skew toward the same South American and Spanish anchors as the bottle list, meaning you can actually explore the theme without committing to a full bottle. Rotation appears limited — this feels more like a set program than one that changes with the seasons.
Tikal Patriota 'La Consulta Vineyard' Malbec/Bonarda 2023 — $12
A glass-pour Malbec-Bonarda blend from Mendoza that retails around $22 — yes, the markup math stings, but at twelve bucks a glass you're getting a serious Argentine red with actual character. The Bonarda adds a wild-berry rustiness that makes it more interesting than your standard Malbec pour.
Rogue Vine 'Jamon Jamon' Moscatel 2024
Most people see Moscatel and mentally file it under 'dessert wine.' Don't. This is a dry or off-dry Spanish-style Moscatel that brings aromatic lift and a savory edge — exactly what you want against Andina's ceviche and tiradito. Nobody orders it. That's their loss.
Bodegas Arregi Txakoli 2023
Txakoli is a great call for a Peruvian seafood menu in theory — high acid, low alcohol, briny freshness. But at $10 a glass on a bottle that retails for $20, you're paying a 400% markup for the privilege. It's not a bad pour, it's just a bad deal when better value is sitting right next to it on the list.
Rogue Vine 'Jamon Jamon' Moscatel 2024 + Lomo Saltado
The Moscatel's aromatic brightness and underlying savory tension cut right through the soy-kissed beef and wok-charred edges of Lomo Saltado. It's a counterintuitive match that works precisely because the wine isn't sweet — it's got just enough grip to stand up to the stir-fry without getting steamrolled.
🎲 The Bottom Line
Andina is the rare restaurant where the wine list actually reflects what's on the plate, and a sommelier on staff means you're not flying blind. The markups are real and worth knowing about, but the thematic coherence and Latin American focus make this a genuinely fun place to drink if you're eating Peruvian in Portland.
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