Milan
Milan wine bars range from the Naturwein focus in Isola and Navigli to the polished Brera enotecas. The Italian wine scene runs deep here, with Piedmontese, Tuscan, and Sicilian producers all well represented.
Brera · $$
Natural wine bar with a deep Italian list. The food is small plates and pizza by the slice. Standing room only after 7pm.
Navigli · $$$
Wine bar in a former Augustinian refectory. Hundreds of wines by the glass. The room is one of the most beautiful in Milan.
Sarpi · $$$
Natural wine focused with food from a former Identita Golose chef. The kitchen is restaurant level. Reserve.
Porta Vittoria · $
Heritage enoteca in Chinatown. Italian focus with a deep regional layer. The bartenders pour generously. Open Tuesday to Sunday.
Gartnerplatz · $$
Neighbourhood wine bar punching above its weight. Thirty wines by the glass and a serious cheese plate. Open daily.
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Austrian and Bavarian Naturwein focus. The list rotates weekly. The food is small plates done well. Reserve.
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Prices are reasonable for serious wine. A glass of Etna Rosso or Barolo runs 8 to 14 euros. The food is small plates with serious cheese.
Natural wine bar with a deep Italian list. The food is small plates and pizza by the slice. Standing room only after 7pm.
Wine bar in a former Augustinian refectory. Hundreds of wines by the glass. The room is one of the most beautiful in Milan.