They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Well, there's a tradition of wine and food in Italy that really bears copying. It's the enoteca.
Enoteca roughly translates to "wine cellar." But they're more than that. Enoteca are the wine bars of Italy. Since Roman times they've been a part of Italian life. a place to gather with wine at the center stage.
Modern enoteca offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and are required to feature wines of their native region. Some are even underwritten by area producers. And the food is there not only to nourish, but to nurture their wine experience
The wine is always the starting point. Happily there are now more and more versions of the enoteca emerging here as wine bars. We may not have ancient tradition, but they capture our growing love affair with wine. From tasting flights and paired menus to events and wine classes, the wine bar helps bring wine to life.
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