Natural wine isn’t just for the countryside—some of the most innovative winemakers are bringing their craft into major cities, producing small-batch, low-intervention wines in urban settings. These urban wineries source grapes from organic and biodynamic vineyards while making and aging their wines in city warehouses and tasting rooms. Here are the best urban natural wineries to visit for a unique tasting experience.
1. New York City, USA: A Hub for Urban Winemaking
NYC has a thriving natural wine scene, with local winemakers crafting experimental, terroir-driven wines in the heart of the city.
Brooklyn Winery – Brooklyn
An urban winery specializing in small-batch, low-intervention wines.
Sourcing grapes from sustainable vineyards in California, New York, and Oregon.
Offers tastings and winery tours in a stylish setting in Williamsburg.
Red Hook Winery – Brooklyn
Works exclusively with New York State grapes from organic vineyards.
Winemakers follow a minimal-intervention approach, creating diverse styles.
Tastings include a deep dive into the region’s unique terroir and grape varieties.
Rooftop Reds – Brooklyn
The world’s first rooftop vineyard, growing vines in the city.
Produces natural-style wines from hybrid and vinifera grapes.
Offers wine tastings with skyline views of Manhattan.
2. London, UK: The Epicenter of English Urban Wine
London’s urban wineries are pushing the boundaries of natural and low-intervention winemaking.
Renegade Urban Winery – Bethnal Green
One of London’s most experimental wineries.
Works with organic grapes from the UK and Europe.
Offers tastings with a focus on alternative fermentation and skin-contact wines.
London Cru – West London
The city’s first urban winery, producing wines from European vineyards.
Specializes in fresh, unfiltered whites and light-bodied reds.
Offers immersive winemaking experiences and tastings.
3. Paris, France: A Natural Wine Lover’s Dream
Paris has embraced natural wine culture, and a few producers are making wine right in the city.
Les Vignerons Parisiens – Paris
The first urban winery in Paris, working exclusively with biodynamic grapes.
Produces fresh, terroir-driven wines from Rhône and Languedoc vineyards.
Tastings provide an insider’s look into urban winemaking in France.
4. Barcelona, Spain: A Natural Wine Revolution
Barcelona is a hotspot for natural wine bars, and urban wineries are joining the movement.
Vinyes Tortuga – Barcelona
A micro-winery focused on playful, zero-sulfur wines.
Works with organic Catalan grapes to produce pét-nats and skin-contact whites.
Offers tastings in a laid-back, intimate setting.
Garage Wine Co. – Barcelona
An independent winery creating small-batch, low-intervention wines.
Focuses on local varieties and spontaneous fermentation.
Tastings highlight the connection between city winemaking and rural vineyards.
5. Sydney, Australia: A Growing Urban Wine Scene
Sydney’s natural wine movement has led to the rise of urban wineries embracing sustainability.
Urban Winery Sydney – Moore Park
The first fully functioning city winery in Australia.
Sources organic grapes from New South Wales.
Offers hands-on winemaking experiences and guided tastings.
Cake Wines – Redfern
A small-scale producer of organic and minimal-intervention wines.
Works with sustainable vineyards in Adelaide Hills.
Tastings include a deep dive into the philosophy of natural winemaking.
6. San Francisco & Los Angeles, USA: Pioneering Urban Natural Wine
California’s natural wine movement has extended into its major cities.
Donkey & Goat – Berkeley (San Francisco Bay Area)
A natural wine icon making small-batch, skin-contact and zero-sulfur wines.
Works with organic grapes from Mendocino and Sierra Foothills.
Offers informal yet insightful tastings in their urban winery.
Angeleno Wine Company – Los Angeles
An urban winery focused on low-intervention wines from local California grapes.
Specializes in small-batch reds and rosés from historic LA vineyards.
Offers tastings in a relaxed, modern setting.
Urban natural wineries are redefining how and where wine is made, bringing the craft of low-intervention winemaking into city landscapes. Whether you’re visiting New York, London, Paris, Barcelona, Sydney, San Francisco, or Los Angeles, these urban wineries offer an exciting way to explore natural wine without leaving the city.
Looking for more natural wine travel inspiration? Stay tuned for more guides on the best wineries and regions to visit around the world!
