L’Ànima del vi
Quiet confidence, serious bottles, and hospitality done right
L’Ànima del Vi feels like it comes from a different era of Barcelona’s natural-wine scene—in the best way. It’s one of the early natural wine bars, and you can tell: it doesn’t need to shout. There’s no sermon, no “look at us” posture. Just a place that trusts its own craft.
The wine selection is genuinely great, spanning the full spectrum from the wild and rustic to the clean and polished. The key difference is guidance. The owner knows how to listen first—tell him what we’re in the mood for, and he can steer us toward something that fits without turning it into a lecture. It’s wine service as hospitality, not ideology.
Food follows the same philosophy: humble, high-quality product, well handled. No trophy ibéricos, no luxury theater—just simple ingredients cooked with care, and it tastes like someone is paying attention.
This is the kind of bar many new openings should study. It’s a reminder that the important stuff isn’t the branding—it’s the bottle, the plate, and how we’re made to feel while we’re there
Clean: 6/10
Comfort: 7/10
Food: 8/10
Wine: 8/10
Service: 8/10
The Experience: 8.5/10
Price: 40€/pax
