Medulla Vini — Restaurant in Bologna

This wine bar in Bologna is so cozy, chilled and unpretentious. We visited two nights in a row and enjoyed sitting outside under the porticos, people-watching from chairs that spilled onto the pavement.

The owner is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about wine. There's no menu; instead the inside of the bar is lined with dozens and dozens of organic, natural and local wine bottles. You tell the owner what kind of wine you like, or would like to try, and he makes suggestions. You can drink it by the bottle or glass. Price-wise, there are affordable bottles similar to what you'd pay in a restaurant (€15-25 per bottle) all the way to very expensive, rare types.

We asked to try local wines from the Emilia-Romagna region, so he suggested a Tera (a Ravenna Trebbiano) and Paltrinieri 'Radice' Lambrusco di Sorbara. Both were absolutely delicious and we had no problem finishing the bottles. If I lived in Bologna, I'd happily go there...

A great spot to drink a glass or bottle of natural wine on a summer evening in Bologna. They only serve natural wines. If you get a glass, they'll let you try a little of 2-3 wines until you like it enough to get a glass since natural wines are a bit funky. Each glass was 6€. The service was incredible, they were so helpful and helped me and my partner get delicious wines based on our wine preferences. They had glasses of biscuits to take with you while you drink your wine. There's limiting indoor seating (enough for 7-8p) and a couple of outdoor tables. Most people sit on or stand near the ledge next to...

An absolute gem! Tucked behind a narrow doorway in the centre of Bologna, you'll find an impressive selection of Italian natural wines. The owner is incredibly welcoming and knowledgable, with a real passion for what he does. Whether you're looking to buy a bottle or enjoy a glass on the spot, he takes the time to understand your preferences and offers recommendations that are spot-on. I asked for an orange wine with some depth, yet freshness to it, and he introduced me to a stunning Friulian Pinot Grigio. A very,...