Whether you are planning a trip abroad or have just landed and need a place to unwind, visiting an enoteca – a wine bar – can be a no brainer. You don’t want to just drink anywhere. You want a place that meets or exceeds your highest expectations.
Wine bars are charming, elegant, romantic, and the perfect place to meet a local who can take your breath away… with their knowledge of the local area and travel advice, of course.
Here are some hot spots that you may want to take a look at if you love ambiance, sophistication and a glass of incredible wine.
Racines, Paris
Since opening in 2007, Racines has quickly become one of the city’s top spots for wine – and this is a city that knows its wines. Founded by legendary Pierre Jancou, though now under different (an some say even better) ownership, this unforgettable bar serves only organic wines from 15 local producers; the menu is also all-natural, and is the perfect accompaniment for the selection. A perfect spot for a dinner for two.Terroir, New York City
Located in the city’s popular East Village area, Terroir is everything you could want out of a wine bar. It is small and intimate, the wine experts are extremely knowledgeable and the menu focuses on simple flavors that truly complement the wine. This is a great place to meet up with friends, or sit alone – with the number of attractive people who come here you can either people gaze or hope for a chance meeting.
Le Bar à Vin du CIVB, Bordeaux
If small and intimate sound stuffy to you, then perhaps the atmosphere of Le Bar à Vin may be just right. The high ceilings and ornate neoclassical architecture create a space that is nothing less than magnificent. Since it’s close to some of the finest local wineries in the region, you can find glasses of wine for a fraction of the price of anywhere else. Don’t miss it even if you are touring the countryside and visiting vineyards.
Globus Wine Cellar, Shanghai
Shanghai is currently one of the hottest spots to visit – and there is a burgeoning population of non-Chinese who are settling there. Leave it to them to open up a high-class wine bar to introduce good wine to the culture, as well as welcome those who are seeking something familiar. Order the cheese plate, be educated by the experts here and get the perfect palate cleaner from all of the five star Chinese food you’ve been eating.
Bounty Hunter Rare Wine and Provisions, Napa
America’s Napa and Sonoma Valley wine country is one of the most established producers of ‘new world’ wine. We point out this place because not only does this place feature some of the best wine of the area, but also a version of American food that is highly elevated. Whatever you may think of Barbeque, what you can get here will give you a newfound respect for the traditional cuisine of the United States.
Palatium, Rome
The wine bar found its roots in Rome, so we could not end this article without a classic. The Palatium is located in one of the city’s busiest districts (by the Spanish Steps), but is far from just another tourist trap. This wine bar has a long and robust wine list filled with incredible wines from near and far and the authentic cuisine will keep your stomach as happy as the wine is keeping your mouth. This is a place both visitors and locals enjoy.
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