Canale house making since 1878 in its 19th-century underground cellars, with guided tastings of Alta Langa traditional-method sparkling.
The list: Alta Langa traditional-method sparkling refined in 19th-century underground cellars, with guided Metodo Classico tastings
Tip: Book the Underground experience to taste Alta Langa where it ages in the 1878 cellars; evenings by reservation.
Address: Corso Asti 5, 12043 Canale, Italy, Piedmont
Coppo's UNESCO-listed Canelli cellars, the underground cathedrals, where the house ages its Metodo Classico sparkling for guided tastings.
The list: UNESCO-listed underground cellars where Coppo ages Metodo Classico sparkling, with guided tastings of its traditional-method wines
Tip: Book the Underground Cathedrals tour; the UNESCO cellars run 40m deep and finish on a Coppo Metodo Classico.
Martini & Rossi's Pessione cellars offer guided tastings of its sparkling Asti and Prosecco beside the Vermouth di Torino range.
The list: Guided tastings spanning Martini sparkling Asti and Prosecco alongside the Vermouth di Torino range in the historic Pessione cellars
Tip: The Discovery Tour pairs Martini's sparkling and vermouth lines; weekends without reservation, weekdays by appointment.
Vanchiglia natural-wine bar and shop pouring small-grower Italian and Central European bottles late into the night, with local seasonal snacks.
The list: Natural and low-intervention wines from Italy, Slovenia, France and Spain, with a rotating by-the-glass list strong on macerated whites and chilled sparkling
Tip: Open to 3am on Friday and Saturday; ask for a chilled macerated white and a plate of seasonal crostini.
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.
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.
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.