NATURAL WINE & CITY GUIDE BARI

“Bari é bella”, they say in Southern Italy. Well, it’s true! We visit one of our favorite Italian cities regularly and will share our favorite natural wine places and some other travel insider tips in this blog post. In case you are planning a trip to wonderful Apulia, Bari should be the number one on your list & we've got you covered! The natural wine scene is great, so are the food, the vibe and the culture. Get to know this South Italian pearl and its best natural wine spots with us!

OUR TOP 4 NATURAL WINE PLACES IN BARI:

1. ORGANIC - VINI VIVI CON CUCINA
Lovely natural wine bar with kitchen, a few steps from the sea. Fantastic selection of only natural wines. Mark totally knows what he's doing and is happy to help in case you can't find your way through the huge selection. Has a few tables outside, book in advance in summer! You can book through DMs on their Insta as well.

Address: Largo Adua 21, Bari 
Instagram: @organicvinivivi

What did Action Bronson say about chicken and natural wine? Exactly! Milo has, hands down, the best grilled chicken south of anywhere, along with a great natural wine selection. Their whole menu is delicious. In case you don't like chicken (weirdo!), try 'fave & cicorie' or the steak and everything else from the menu. We chose an amazing bottle of Nach by Milan Nestarec.
You can check out his wife's wines in in our shop: MIRA

Adress: Via Putignani 93, Bari
Instagram: @milo_enocucina_con_brace

La Staffa has become a big institution in the Italian natural wine world. Give this superb enoteca a visit, grab a bite and have a wine by the glass while sitting outside, or buy a few bottles from the shelves. Andrea will guide you through their amazing selection and will make you feel at home. Massimo (the owner) is a huge fan of the Alsatian natural wine scene (just like us!). You can find some real Alsatian gems there. From Schueller, to Ginglinger, to Patrick Meyer, they have them all, along with a broad choice of sulfite-free (0/0) wines.
The Alsatian natural wines you can't find there but in our shop are Lissner, Du Vin Aux Liens and Bourre Pif. And if you didn't yet, you should try them all!

Address: Via Benedetto Cairoli 81
Instagram: @lastaffa_enotecadeibischeri 

4. EST! - VINERIA CON CUCINA

Charming vineria slightly outside of the city centre, with a small and cozy exterior space. Great pasta and an incredible natural wine selection, they help you pair with your food choices or have a great knowledge and recommendations that come in handy. 

Address: Via Toma 81/83
Instagram: @est_vinerianaturaleconcucina

ALSO WORTH CHECKING OUT:

MOSTOFIORE

We highly recommend the insane natural wine selection of this enoteca! If you want a great bottle you can find anything here from Bourgogne to La Sorga to Alsace to all Italy to Slovenia and and and and!!! The big names are all here, but they also have a good choice of small artisans.

Address: Via Roberto Da Bari, 128
Instagram: @mostofiorevineria

BIANCOFIORE

Just where Bari Old Town starts, Biancofiore is more on the high end cuisine side and offers you traditional, organic and authentic Apulian dishes with a focus on seafood, made with zero-kilometre ingredients. Lovely natural wine list with names like Le Coste, Matassa, Quantum, Zidarich & Danielle Ricci. 

Address: Corso Vittorio Emmanuele II, 13
Instagram: @ristorante_biancofiore 

CLOSE TO BARI AND WORTH THE DRIVE

TAPPA FISSA

Roundabout 20 minutes by car outside of Bari in a small town called Sannicandro, you'll find Tappa Fissa an exceptional place with great food, outside seating, specials, events and an incredible natural wine selection. Massimo (who also owns La Staffa in Bari) opened this place in October 2023 and is filling the shelves his favorite Alsatians like Pierre Frick and Schueller & Meyer but also with La Villana, Vigna Flor and many more. 

Address: Piazza Unita d'Italia, 34, Sannicandro Di Bari
Instagram: @tappa_fissa_vini

LA VINERIA NELLA CATTIVA

Masseria La Cattiva, one of our favorite winemakers, also run a lovely place in Turi, half an hour outside of Bari. Outside seating, regular events, concerts and great music, along with fantastic food and their natural wines. Reserve in advance, they are always full. Check out their natural wines in our SHOP.

Address: Strada Provinciale 58, Turi
Instagram: @masseria.lacattiva
 

THINGS YOU HAVE TO TRY WHILE IN BARI

Eat the famous crudo barese - the most delicious raw fish and seafood. You can eat it right at the little harbor at the entrance of Bari Vecchia (Bari Old Town), where the fishermen pull the freshest fish & seafood right from the sea into your mouth. Go around midday, get a Peroni at the "chiosco" and enjoy. Or you try one of these two: 

NICOLAUS - IL BISTROT DAL MARE

Don't be fooled by the plastic chairs and tables. This place is always full, mainly with Baresi. Their spaghettone with tartare di scampi is the best thing you can eat in Bari. Yes we've said it. The other dishes on the menu are great too. Don't expect any great wines here. You came for the food!

Address: Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 37
Webpage: nicolausbistrot.it

AL SORSO PREFERITO

Old and established restaurant with delicious food. The inventor of the 'Spaghetti all'Assasina' that you have to try! Come early or reserve a table. They have no website and an Instagram that never really made it so you might have to call.

Address: Via Vito Nicola de Nicolò 40
Phone: +39 080 523 5747

OTHER THINGS TO DO

MADONELLA - walk along the sea promenade up to Torre Queta - a fun place with lots of street food stands, music, drinks etc. Eat a panino con polpo!

PANZEROTTO - because fried & filled pizza dough is amongst the best things in the world. There are bakeries all around town - check Google or TripAdvisor. Or you go straight to famous Cosimo! You cannot leave Bari without giving this a try. 

Enjoy your trip!