Vincafe ★ 4.3
30 by the glassAlba
Rustic-elegant wine bar, cafe and restaurant on Alba's main street, strong on Barolo and Barbaresco by the glass through the evening.
The list: Deep Langhe and Roero list led by Barolo and Barbaresco, with many older vintages by the glass alongside a full kitchen
Tip: On Alba's central street; perfect for a late Barolo flight after the truffle market closes.
Ape Wine Bar ★ 4.2
20 by the glassAlba
Wine bar on Alba's Piazza Risorgimento owned by local producers, pouring Barbaresco and Barolo until late with small plates of regional fare.
The list: Producer-owned list heavy on local Barbaresco and Barolo, served with tapas-style small plates of Langhe ingredients
Tip: On Alba's cathedral square; the producer ownership shows in a sharp, value-led by-the-glass list.
BER Enoteca ★ 4.1
10 by the glassCit Turin (Turin)
Cit Turin natural-wine enoteca with a tightly chosen Piedmontese and Italian list poured by the glass into the evening.
The list: Small natural and artisanal list with a strong Piedmontese core, by the glass and bottle with a short food menu
Tip: A neighbourhood natural-wine bar away from the centre; go for the evening service after 6:15pm.
Caffe dell'Orologio ★ 4.2
14 by the glassSan Salvario (Turin)
Modern San Salvario wine bar, osteria and shop pouring natural and traditional Piedmontese wines with a seasonal kitchen into the evening.
The list: Natural and traditional wines from Piedmont and beyond, by the glass and bottle, with a small osteria kitchen of seasonal local dishes
Tip: A neighbourhood San Salvario staple; let the staff steer you through the natural pours alongside the daily kitchen.
Enoteca Mastrovini ★ 4.0
12 by the glassSan Salvario (Turin)
San Salvario enoteca by Porta Nuova pouring Piedmontese and Italian wines by the glass, open to 2am Thursday to Saturday.
The list: Italian and Piedmontese list by the glass and bottle at the edge of San Salvario by Porta Nuova, open well past midnight on weekends
Tip: Steps from Porta Nuova station; weekend hours run to 2am, a reliable late stop near the trains.
Banco Vini e Alimenti ★ 4.1
12 by the glassQuadrilatero Romano (Turin)
Charming Quadrilatero Romano natural-wine bar and grocer pouring interesting bottles from Piedmont and beyond with seasonal small plates.
The list: Globe-spanning natural-wine list with a Piedmontese backbone, paired with a small seasonal kitchen of local produce
Tip: Low-key Quadrilatero spot; let the staff guide you through the by-the-glass natural pours.