Piggly Wiggly Honored as “Best Place to Buy Wine” in About Town Magazine’s “Best of 2023” Awards
Piggly Wiggly, a beloved staple in Birmingham’s retail landscape, achieved notable recognition in About Town Magazine’s esteemed “Best of 2023” Awards, being named the “Best Place to Buy Wine” in Birmingham. This accolade comes as Piggly Wiggly approaches a century of service, with 2025 marking 100 years since founder Clarence Saunders opened Birmingham’s first Piggly Wiggly store, a testament to the store’s enduring commitment to quality and community.
In a vote that surveyed the community’s preferences across various categories, Piggly Wiggly not only secured the top spot for wine but was also honored as the “Best Place to Buy Beer,” showcasing its exceptional offerings in both categories. This recognition is particularly significant, as Piggly Wiggly received the second-highest number of total votes among all businesses across industries, underscoring its position as one of Birmingham’s most cherished establishments.
Piggly Wiggly’s wine selection, known for its breadth and quality, features a wide range of options catering to both connoisseurs and casual enthusiasts alike. The store takes pride in offering a diverse array of wines, from local favorites to international bestsellers, ensuring that every customer’s taste is met with the perfect bottle.
Piggly Wiggly’s commitment extends beyond its exceptional wine and beer offerings. As a proud supporter of Alabama’s local economy, Piggly Wiggly carries Alabama Gulf Seafood, offering customers fresh, sustainably-sourced seafood options. In addition, Piggly Wiggly is dedicated to providing quality local and organic produce, ensuring that the fruits and vegetables on its shelves are as fresh and nutritious as possible.
Further demonstrating its commitment to quality, Piggly Wiggly stands out as the only grocery store in Birmingham to offer Certified Angus Beef, a mark of excellence in beef quality and flavor. This selection is part of Piggly Wiggly’s ongoing effort to provide the best to its customers, a principle that has been at the heart of its operations since its inception.
The “Best of 2023” Awards, conducted by About Town Magazine, is an annual event that celebrates the finest local businesses in Birmingham. This year’s awards saw Piggly Wiggly standing alongside other iconic local businesses such as Avondale (Best Local Brewery), Automatic (Best Seafood), Saw’s (Best BBQ), Gianmarco’s (Best Fine Dining), Dr. James Andrews’ Andrews Sports Medicine, and the Botanical Gardens – all acclaimed for their outstanding contributions to the community.
“As we approach our centennial, this recognition is not just about the awards we’ve won, but about our unwavering commitment to the Birmingham community and to maintaining the highest standards of quality and integrity in everything we offer,” said Andrew Virciglio, a spokesperson for Piggly Wiggly. “We are thrilled to receive such recognition from the people of Birmingham, and it inspires us to continue elevating our wine and beer selections.”
Piggly Wiggly extends its heartfelt thanks to the Birmingham community for their support and trust, and to About Town Magazine for this esteemed accolade. We invite everyone to visit our stores and explore our award-winning wine and beer selections.