L' Altro Vino Enoteca Naturale — Restaurant in Lecce

Maurizio, the owner of this enoteca, is for me an example of how a shop owner should operate. He is truly passionate and extremely knowledgable about natural wine. He doesn't mind spending his time talking with you about different producers and producing methods with the purpose of rather introducing you to the world of natural wine than to sell you the most bottles possible. You can taste by glass and he is always happy to open another bottle :)) And his prices are actually very friendly. In fact, you feel more like coming home to your wine-geek friend who reaaaally loves to talk about wine and has a huuuuge collection of it and you can buy a few bottles for a price that is just enough for him to continue with his passion so tightly connected to his...

What a gem!

I don't know how many times I was pleasantly surprised (ie: completely blown away) by the wine selection... it's not huge, but the stock is incredible (mostly because there's just a couple of most bottles). Bottles/vintages I haven't seen anywhere else in Italy and I was more than excited to stock up.

Also, not sure I ever met an owner as passionate as this one... point at any bottle and he'll tell you all about the winemaker (and their whole family), grape, label, and all the interesting facts. Wines chosen with care.

Along with Mostofiore in Bari, I'd say that this is a non-negotiable stop and mecca for all natural wine lovers. Grab a drink while you browse, then grab these goodies...

Maurizio, the owner of L’antro vino, has created the perfect natural wine bottle shop. His collection is incredible and his passion exudes throughout the store. There’s an energy to the space as soon as you walk in. Specializing in Italian natural wines, it’s possible to taste a few glasses of whatever Maurizio is pouring behind the bar. We had great chats about natural wine making and finding one’s passion later in life. This was a memorable spot for us and a must visit for any natural...