Wines and spirits Italy

Artisanal producer of liqueurs based on limone Costa d'Amalfi PGI, the lemon harvested on the Amalfi coast, which enjoys a protected designation. You can of course buy limoncello, but also crema di limone, which is smoother, and babà au limoncello. Also liqueurs based on other fruits (strawberry, melon...). The production site is directly behind the tiny shop, so the smell is extremely pleasant. Ideal to bring back a gift or a souvenir of your trip to the Amalfi Coast.

Mario and Ida left the city in the 1990s to come to this unspoiled corner of nature, on the edge of a marine protected area, to grow vines. They produce about 20,000 bottles of organic wine per year from their 4 hectares of vineyards. A "human-sized" estate, in keeping with their desire to live in symbiosis with their environment. The visit with tasting offers a great opportunity to discover their wines, which are gradually gaining deserved recognition.

Cantina Contini is an institution in Sardinia: you can't leave the island without visiting it. Proud of its traditions and origins, the estate is nonetheless a forward-looking enterprise, whose wines regularly win awards. The wines are subtle and refined... fascinating! You're in the kingdom of Vernaccia, the grape variety from which a famous oxidative wine is made, a Petit Futé favorite. The emotion continues when you visit the century-old tuns. A unique place, a magical moment.

Vini, liquori e spiriti di Sardegna. Spirit of Sardinia, rather. Silvio Carta is a man who does not leave anyone indifferent and the wines he produces are in his image: refined and gourmet. The estate is almost a hundred years old and the work pays off: awards rain down on this estate which, without sacrificing quality, has played the card of modernity and diversity. But we are here to taste the famous Vernaccia, an oxidative white wine whose most precious ingredient is the time spent aging in the barrel which reveals the power and complexity of this wine.

Both a traditional restaurant and a wine shop, Fuori Porta is one of the best places to discover the world of Tuscan wine. Located in the San Niccolò district, at the foot of the road leading to piazza Michelangelo, this boutique, in business since 1987, boasts a pleasant terrace and an excellent wine list of over 300 wines, with an annual rotation of almost 200 labels! And it's open until 11 p.m.! An inviting place to discover before climbing up to Florence's famous belvedere.

A selection of quality wines, from large labels to wines from small local producers. Outside, a pleasant terrace lends itself to a drink as an aperitif, accompanied by cheese and sausage boards. You can also buy the famous anchovies from Monterosso there!

Among the finest producers of the famous wine, stop by the Produttori del Barbaresco for a tasting and to bring back a few bottles that will make an impression at your French dinner parties. Fifty families working a little over a hundred hectares have come together to defend and promote the cultivation of their vines and the production of their wines, while respecting tradition. The cantina was founded in 1958.

Small trade offering a good selection of labels carefully selected among small local producers, as well as a good choice of gastronomic products and preserves of the Cinque Terre.

In the historical centre, a stone's throw from the church of San Giovanni Battista, a small enoteca well known to regulars and tourists passing through. You can settle in to taste and get to know the Cinque Terre nectars, guaranteed by local production. For example, taste the Eliseo red wine that gave its name to this charming bistro

Opened in the summer of 2017, this grocery store (which also sells souvenirs) is located inside an old renovated building. It is worth a detour just for its vaults and stone walls. The choice of wines, pesto, pasta, etc., is impressive, but the prices remain more expensive than elsewhere.

An unmissable address to have a good time while discovering the different and numerous wines of the region and Italy in general. In this charming little 18th century cellar, completely renovated, you can taste a rich selection of local and national wines, while eating delicious cheese antipasti or typical cold meats. The service is attentive, in a cosy setting. If you want to bring back a few bottles, here you will find some very good advice on how to find the ideal wine to offer or treat yourself.

The Alghero region may not be the one where the best wines are made in Sardinia, but it is the one that has always known how to sell them best. This guided tour will be an opportunity to discover the history of the Sella e Mosca estate, founded in 1899. A film is shown before the visit to the cellars with a sommelier who explains the winemaking process. After a visit to the Museum of Archaeology, which also traces the history of the Sardinian vineyards, a spumante from the estate will be tasted while nibbling on Carasau bread.

One of the most famous wine and distilleries in Milan. Opened at the beginning of 1900, the Cotti family has run the shop since 1952. A professionalism that has been handed down through the generations and a friendliness that has never been compromised. Don't hesitate to ask the owners for advice, as they are very competent. Thousands of bottles of wine, the best brandies, high quality extra-virgin oil and balsamic vinegar, as well as a few delicacies (rare pâtés, cheeses and smoked salmon), all displayed in five Art Deco rooms and a vast vaulted cellar.

A very famous oenothèque rich in Italian and foreign brands. This store hides a curiosity: a wine museum with over 1 200 bottles of wine bottles from the th century to the present. To visit it, ask the owners.

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Wine shop and bar in front of the port of Ischia, in the middle of the row of tourist restaurants. The shop sells and introduces wine lovers to the wines of the Alfonzo Perrazzo estate, one of the oldest on the island, founded in 1880. Ask to see, at the back of the premises, the 8th century cave dug into the tufa where the precious bottles are aged. The winery has won various international awards and has received commissions from celebrities. In addition to the wine, you can also taste a very good rucolino (arugula liqueur).

The tasteful, modern interior of this wine shop suggests that there are treasures hidden here for wine lovers. Mia D'Alessio, the owner, is also the sommelier of the restaurant Aurora. A lifelong wine enthusiast, she has built up an extraordinary cellar. More than 3,000 bottles on display, not including the cellar. She sells some of her wines all over the world, to buyers who have already been won over during their visit to Capri. All the great Italian wines are present, but also a large choice of fine wines from Campania.

A shop that is easy to spot as it is just to the right of the monumental stairs leading to the Duomo. This is the best place in town to buy limoncello. The choice of style of lemon liqueur bottles is vast. The shop also sells wine, some ceramics and other fruit liqueurs. The Cobaltoli brothers have been making limoncello for over 25 years and their expertise is exceptional. The factory for the delicious 100% organic liqueurs is located next door in Supportico Ferrari.

Located on a site that is more than 300 years old, Vignavecchia combines tradition and modernity on all its 19 hectares of land, three quarters of which is dedicated to the production of Chianti Classico. The property, planted on the round back of a hill, enjoys an exceptional panoramic view. 1996 was a crucial year as the fermentation and bottling workshops were moved from the basements to a restored old farmhouse. It is better to book, because if not, it is not sure that the welcome will be very friendly....