Antica Bottega del Vino
Antica Bottega del Vino, in Verona, Italy, is among the oldest and most prestigious historic Italian dining establishments, tracing its long history and roots to the sixteenth century. The restaurant is an illustrious survivor of the hundred osterias that were once the haunt of famous artists and writers in Verona. The cuisine exudes Venetian tradition, offering a fantastic selection of cicchetti dishes, such as the famous risotto and braised beef cheek with Amarone and pastissada de caval. Nothing characterizes Antica Bottega del Vino more than its cellar, located in a building dating back to the 3rd century BC, now boasting a selection of the most important wines in the world. Its bottles number more than 18,000, representing a total of 4,500 labels world-wide. World of Fine Wine Judges noted that great attention is given to Italian and French producers,' there's a unique Amarone list and a good champagne listing', with a special focus on biodynamic and organic wines. 'This is a selection that offers good value for money.' Address: 3 Vicolo Scudo di Francia, 37039 Verona, Italy
