I came to Campania for wine and family history and a birthday present to myself. My last day in…read moreItaly, my Wine Check was four bottles light. This cannot happen. So I asked a man I met while traveling for some bottles I should bring back. He gave me a few producers as well as a few of his favorite bottles. Vintage and maker. I set out to find a wine shop, not a grocery store. I planned to spend a reasonable amount of money, €30-€50 a bottle. I saw a sign on the main street in quartieri spagnoli that just said "enoteco" I believe. It was brown. It was hot. The streets are steep. I had no cell signal and figured... What the hell. So up I went. And up. And up. And there it was. My Italian is pitiful, limited to basics and things you learn when your grandmother is angry at you. I walked in and the man working the shop greeted me. I asked if he spoke English, he did, very little. I explained I was looking for local wines, the varietals, and that a friend had given suggestions. He pointed out the two specific bottles on my list he had, then I asked him for recommendations on two more. As any good wine monger (my preferred term, don't judge. It makes me smile) should, he asked how much I was looking to spend, and if I liked this or that (or acidic or buttery whites, big structure or more supple reds.). Then he pulled down the bottles and told me I wanted these. I paid him, thanked him, and was on my way, back in the heat with my four bottles procured. Overall, the shop is tight. And packed. And the guy seemed knowledgeable enough. English, for an American with terrible Italian, was quite adequate. I will come here if I'm ever in Napoli again. Only complaint, and it's a small one... He put four 75cl bottles in a single plastic bag. When you are walking, A: that's heavy and a bit unruly. B: the bottles clanked constantly. I'm used to the individual bottles at least having paper to keep them from smashing against each other. I managed, and it was a good experience. Check this place out!

This place was amazing!!! Everyone in this bar none one of the greatest places we came to in…read moreNapoli! Amazing drinks amazing cheese a must check out!

Probably the highlight of my visit to Naples was discovering the spot devoted to the Strega line of…read moreamaro, bitters, grappa, and other related products. There's a stunning amount of product showcased here, most of which you'll never see in the US. You can find The standard Strega bitter liquor at some specialty liquor stores in the US, but some research may be involved depending on where you live. It would seem the American appetite for herbaceous, bitter liquors just hasn't reached the level required for import distribution. I, however am a huge fan of such things and this store was a playground for me. Aside from the vast array of products, the staff was friendly and knowledgeable and took time to answer all our questions. But what really makes this place special is the free samples. That's not a misprint. Free samples of several lines of Strega liquors including two varieties of Grappa--which I must say were fantastic. If you're unfamiliar with the stuff, here's the perfect opportunity to get acquainted with something new for your alcoholic fix.

We happened upon this store by ancient, after shopping in the Christmas market area of Napoli. We…read morewere looking for gifts of limoncello and melloncello to bring as gifts boo friends back home when we saw the selection in this store. While we paused, the skies opened up and it started to pour rain. The owner and employees were so friendly, inviting us in and helping to bring the baby stroller our group had with us into the store. We sat down, drank some liquor and spent time with them while we waiting out the downpour. We didn't have the pleasure of trying out the actual charcuterie, but we left with some souvenirs, including saffron, and some wonderful memories of our brief time there.

From the owner: La specialita' della nostra gastronomia è sicuramente il Casatiello di nostra produzione, poi puoi…read moretrovare Mozzarella di Bufala Campana, Pasta di Gragnano, Pasta Setaro, Pomodorino del Piennolo del Vesuvio d.o.p., Salumi Campani, Vini Campani, Limoncello di Sorrento, Specialita' al Tartufo, Specialita' di Mare, Aceto Balsamico Giuseppe Giusti, ect.

We visited L'Enoteca del Grottino on our Culinary Secrets of Backstreet Street Naples tour. The…read moreowner greeted us warmly and poured us glasses of Percorsi, a 100% Piedirosso from Marano which is a town in the Metropolitan City of Naples. The store itself features hundreds of Italian and foreign ("estero") wines as well as liquors and liqueurs. Its vaulted ceiling gives it a cave-like feel, which is especially nice in the dining room.

Exceptional food, drink and hospitality by the owners!…read more If you are ever in Napoli, Italy you have to stop in here! Great food, drink, atmosphere and hospitality!