Malbec flights by the glass sit right in Terminal A at Fausto Wine Bar.
This is the airport’s wine stop for tasting Argentine reds post-security in Terminal A, with a focus on Malbec and other local varietals. Expect a sit-down bar setup, not a grab-and-go stand. Pricing runs $$$, closer to Recoleta hotel bars than city corner cafes, but you’re paying for location and curation. Rating hovers around 4/5 on review sites, mostly from people who actually came here to drink wine, not hunt for burgers.
Wine flights are the move: one reviewer mentioned trying a Malbec flight before boarding, and others call out glasses of Malbec plus lesser-known varietals. By-the-glass pours typically cost more than what you’d see in Palermo, but you’re swapping a duty-free bottle gamble for a guided tasting. Ask directly for local grapes beyond Malbec, like Bonarda or Torrontés, and staff usually has a suggestion ready.
Food is secondary. Reviews mention small plates and tapas-style snacks, basically cheese, nuts, and light bites to carry the wine, not full steakhouse-level meals. If you need an actual dinner, hit the main food court earlier in Terminal A and then come here for a glass or two. Most people report having just one or two glasses plus a snack before a long-haul departure to Europe or North America.
Regulars treat Fausto as a pseudo-lounge when they don’t have airline status, using it as a calmer spot than the food court. A few reviews mention it stays relatively quiet even when nearby gates feel packed. Watch out for slow service if there’s only one staff member behind the bar; build at least a 30–40 minute buffer if you want a full flight before a US or EU departure.
Tip: check your gate first, then sit facing a departure board; Terminal A walks can hit 8–10 minutes if your flight leaves from the far end.