The Largest Wine Collection in the World

Milestii Mici

2,000,000+ bottles

The largest wine collection in the world can be found in the small European country of Moldova. Built in 1969 by Milestii Mici, a Moldovan wine producer, this cellar was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest cellar by number of bottles.

The space consists of 120 miles of tunnels and walkways whose expansive nature often get compared to a small city. Although only 34 miles of the gallery are currently in use, visitors and employees traverse the cellar via car or bike on avenues that are named for the wines they store.

Sedimentary rock forms the walls of the catacombic fortress which naturally keeps the cellar at an average of 55 degrees Fahrenheit with 90% humidity. This just so happens to be the optimal storage conditions for wine, making it a perfect spot for the largest wine collection in the world.

Visiting the cellar is relatively convenient given that it’s only a short ride from the metropolitan center of Chisinau, Moldova.

Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo

350,000 bottles

Built to resemble the storied cellars of Bordeaux, this 16,000 square foot space was built in 1874 and unsurprisingly focuses on French wine.

Bern’s Steakhouse

750,000 bottles

Opened in 1956, Bern’s Steakhouse in Tampa, Florida is a mecca for wine lovers boasting more than 200 options by the glass and thousands more by the bottle. The collection focuses on California and French selections, but unlike many of its peers, Bern’s list has an incredible depth of vintages.

The Graycliff

275,000 bottles

Located in Nassau, Bahamas, the Graycliff houses the Caribbean’s first five-star restaurant and a truly incredible wine collection. Showcasing more than 5,000 wineries from 20 countries, this 18th century mansion is a must visit for wine enthusiasts when in the Bahamas.

Marqués de Riscal’s Cathedral

135,000 bottles

One of Rioja’s oldest wineries has it all: a luxury hotel, world class spa, Michelin-starred restaurant, and of course, one of the world’s largest cellars. Here, the guests can catch a glimpse of a private collection including bottles from every single vintage since the winery’s first harvest in 1862.

Restaurant Latour

100,000 bottles

This New Jersey staple located in the Crystal Springs Resort features a nine-room wine cellar with over 6,000 producers from France, Italy, California, and more.