We came here one afternoon in November 2010. It was dead, we were the only ones there. It was tranquil and slow paced. We enjoyed a few flights of tastings and some bar type snacks. Then we helped ourselves to a tour of the cellar. SO many tempting wines. Great place to stop by in Siena. More

10 Euro gets you a glass of wine or cocktail, and unlimited helpings of the delicious apertivo buffet with local specialties. A slightly snobby, older crowd, but still fun for a night out in Siena, and a good place to learn about wine. The cellar is heaven. More

I couldn't agree more with the reviewers who lamented the uptapped potential of this amazing resource. I had researched the Enoteca Italiana before my arrival in Siena; knowing I would be there for nearly two months and having an interest in wine and a strong desire to learn more about Italian and more specifically Tuescan wines, I was ecstatic at... More

I went there to learn something more about Italian and Tuscan wines and to rest a little bit having a glass. It turned out it was like a self service since the waiter did not have enough time (empty bar!!!). But probably it was better because when I started asking info about wines it was a real shame! Just to... More

We arrived at enoteca Italiana excited and wanting to find out more about Italian wine. We love wine coming from a region in south Australia famous for it's reds. We were sadly very disappointed. The information on hand on the wines of italy was limited to none. Nethertheless we thought the staff at the bar would guide us and explain... More

We had great hopes for the Enoteca Italiana or National Wine Library but this is sadly a venue with little but untapped potential. It is well removed from the city core and is convenient primarily to the football stadium so they might want to do something to reward the effort people put into finding and getting to the venue. I... More

The Enoteca Italiana carries the best wines from all 20 regions in Italy. All wines they carry must be approved by a board, so they carry only the best. Warm atmosphere--if you are in Tuscany, go to Siena and enjoy a late afternoon on their patio with a bottle of fantastic wine! More