Caves à vin- Maisons des vins Italy

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

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.

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.

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.

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....

This cellar, run by Gabriella, Emiliano and Leandro Alessi, has an annual production of 100,000 litres. The red house is unmistakable in the middle of the vineyards surrounded by cypress trees, a postcard landscape. It is difficult to mention one wine rather than another, the house accumulating prizes at the various fairs and international exhibitions. O'leondro (95% sangiovese, 5% cabernet sauvignon), or Etrusco wine (100% sangiovese) will surprise you, as will Mammolo (100% merlot) or Sogno dell'uva (50% cabernet sauvignon, 50% merlot).

Next to the restaurant-osteria del Castello, the boss opened a cellar, the Magnum kingdom, where you can taste the Italian wine of your choice. Wines of Alba and Monferrato, Barbera d'Alba, Nebbiolo d'Alba. The cellar has a terrace where you can enjoy an aperitif.

An essential stopover for wine lovers, and especially for those who appreciate the local craft tradition. Here, visits to the farm are made by reservation and with the family. There is nothing better than to dive into the heart of the history of the local vineyard. The agritourism also offers four country houses and seven apartments for rent in the surrounding area. The main house dates back to 1873, still run by the same family. Some of the farm's wines even still ferment in the old cellars.

Morgex is renowned for producing an extraordinary white wine. At this local winery, you can taste and buy these famous Mont-Blanc white wines, from some of Europe's highest vineyards and made from the precocious prié blanc grape variety. Four dry whites, six crémants vinified using the traditional method, and a rarity (vin de glace, whose frozen grapes are harvested between December and January) make up the product range of this high-altitude winery.

Both a restaurant and a wine cellar, you'll find one of the best selections of wines in the region. You'll find a warm ambience in the large dining room, with beautiful bottles displayed on the shelves along the walls. On the menu: tagliatelle, ravioli, medaglioni, veal escalopes and prime rib, accompanied by seasonal vegetables including excellent mushrooms. Try the wild boar ravioli or the speck and red radish ravioli. Tasting of grands crus in the stone cellar in the basement.

Here, in the basement of the fortress, lies the wine production of Emilia Romagna in all its diversity. No less than 800 different labels are on display and just waiting to be tasted. Above all, the price-quality ratio is unbeatable here: count 10 € for a tasting accompanied by local delicacies. Finally, please note that you can place an order on the wine library's website to be delivered directly to your home.

The town hall, Palazzo Robellini, also houses the regional wine library, dedicated to the wines of the area, one of the richest in grape varieties in the whole of Piedmont. Inaugurated in 1981, it occupies the basement of the palace. The space is divided into small, typically vaulted rooms. An impressive selection of excellent wines to taste before making your final choice, all guided by knowledgeable and helpful staff. A must to fill your suitcases!

These historic cellars belonged to the Falletti di Barolo marquises, who were already producing an exceptional wine in the ^18th century. In addition to learning more about the history of Barolo, the tour is interesting, with a chance to admire barrels several hundred years old. At the end of the tour, enjoy a tasting of the fabulous wines, and stop by the boutique to buy a few bottles. If you dine at the restaurant, the tour is included in the three menus on offer (from €59 to €79).