Great Empanadas, Forgettable Wine Program
Goss-Grove · Boulder · Argentinian / Latin American · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed June 14, 2026
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The wine list at Rincon Argentino is an afterthought dressed up in Argentine clothing. You're here for the empanadas — and that's fine — but if you were hoping the wine program matched the food's authenticity, temper those expectations fast. It's a short, predictable list of supermarket-shelf Argentine bottles with markups that don't reflect the casual counter-service vibe.
The list leans entirely on Argentine producers, which makes sense conceptually, but the execution is flat. Alamos and La Linda are the kinds of bottles you grab at Trader Joe's on a Tuesday — totally drinkable, nothing wrong with them, but not exactly a curated representation of what Argentina can do. There's no exploration of Mendoza's higher-altitude Malbecs, no Patagonian Pinot, no Bonarda or Torrontés from serious producers. The Astica Torrontés shows up, which is at least a nod to Argentina's signature white grape, but it's the cheapest expression of the variety you can find.
The by-the-glass program runs 6-10 options, which is a reasonable count for a casual spot at this price point. The problem is what's in the glass: the same entry-level bottles you'd find on the bottle list, poured into a standard stem at margins that punish you for not committing to a full bottle. There's no rotation or curation happening here — it's the same lineup every visit.
La Linda Cabernet Sauvignon — $32
By-the-bottle, it's the least offensive markup on the list relative to what you're getting. It's a soft, uncomplicated Cab from Luigi Bosca's value tier — drink it cold with a steak empanada and don't overthink it.
Astica Torrontés
Most people skip the white entirely at an Argentine spot and go straight for Malbec. The Torrontés is aromatic, slightly floral, and actually works well against the chimichurri and herb-forward flavors in the sandwiches. It's the most interesting wine on this list by default, which says something.
Alamos Malbec
At $32 a bottle for something that retails under $12, you're paying a 167% markup on a wine that Costco stocks in bulk. It's not a bad wine, but the value math here is brutal. Order a glass if you must, skip the bottle entirely.
Astica Torrontés + Empanadas with chimichurri
The Torrontés has enough aromatic brightness and acidity to cut through the richness of the beef filling and play off the herby, garlicky chimichurri without getting lost. It's a genuine regional match — both the grape and the food are authentically Argentine.
❌ The Bottom Line
Rincon Argentino is a genuinely good casual spot for Argentine food, but the wine list is a missed opportunity — overpriced supermarket bottles with no rotation, no discovery, and no apparent effort. Grab a glass with your empanadas, but don't build a night around the wine.
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