Best Wine Bar on International Drive

An Italian Wine Experience on I-Drive

International Drive is known for a lot of things, but a serious wine program is not usually one of them. Most I-Drive restaurants offer the same predictable list of mass-market bottles and pour house wine that could be from anywhere. Vincenzo Cucina Italiana takes a completely different approach. Our wine list is curated with the same care we put into our food, featuring bottles from every major Italian wine region alongside select international labels that complement our Italian cuisine.

Whether you are a wine enthusiast who knows the difference between Barolo and Barbaresco or someone who just wants a great glass of red with their pasta, our staff is trained to guide you to the perfect choice. The bar on International Drive is one of the most inviting spots on International Drive, and the wine program is a major reason why.

Wine Down Wednesday

Every Wednesday night is Wine Down at Vincenzo, and it has become one of the most popular midweek traditions on International Drive. Every wine by the glass is half off all evening. This is not a selection of bottom-shelf leftovers. You get half off the same carefully chosen wines we pour every other night, which means you can try a premium Amarone, a crisp Vermentino, or a smooth Chianti Classico at a price that makes experimentation easy.

Wine Down Wednesday pairs perfectly with our handmade pasta menu. Order the gnocchi in sage brown butter with a half-price glass of Gavi, or pair the lasagna Bolognese with a Sangiovese at a fraction of the usual cost. It is the best wine deal on International Drive, and regulars plan their week around it.

Wine Regions on Our List

• ✦ Tuscany — Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Super Tuscans
• ✦ Piedmont — Barolo, Barbaresco, Barbera d'Asti
• ✦ Veneto — Amarone, Valpolicella, Prosecco
• ✦ Sicily & Southern Italy — Nero d'Avola, Primitivo, Aglianico
• ✦ Northern whites — Pinot Grigio, Gavi, Vermentino, Falanghina
• ✦ Select international — California, France, and Argentina for variety

Happy Hour Drinks

Beyond the wine program, Vincenzo offers one of the best happy hours on International Drive. Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 PM, enjoy $4 beers, $7 wines, and $10 craft cocktails. Mondays feature happy hour pricing all night until close. Our bartenders craft cocktails that go beyond the typical bar menu, using fresh ingredients and house-made syrups to create drinks that pair with Italian food the way they should.

The bar area at Vincenzo is a destination in itself. Locals come for a glass of wine and appetizers after work. Convention attendees stop in for cocktails before dinner. Couples start their evening here before moving to a table. It is the kind of bar where you can sit for one drink or stay for three hours, and either way you feel welcome.