Vino Vero

"Don’t look for a spritz on the menu at Vino Vero, a Venetian Portuguese spot in Cannaregio. What you will find is an excellent selection of more than 600 natural, biodynamic, and small-producer wines, with choices ranging from a glass of skin contact bubbles to an obscure bottle of Sardinian white. When you get hungry, snack on cicchetti like sarde e saor with edible flowers, cured tuna with citrus zest, and gorgonzola with walnuts. Stand at the narrow bar or snag a table along the Fondamenta Misericordia and watch the neighborhood boat traffic." - gillian mcguire

"Don’t look for a spritz on the menu at Vino Vero, a Venetian Portuguese spot in Cannaregio. What you will find is an excellent selection of more than 600 natural, biodynamic, and small-producer wines, with choices ranging from a glass of skin contact bubbles to an obscure bottle of Sardinian white. When you get hungry, snack on cicchetti like sarde e saor with edible flowers, cured tuna with citrus zest, and gorgonzola with walnuts. Stand at the narrow bar or snag a table along the Fondamenta Misericordia and watch the neighborhood boat traffic." - Gillian McGuire

"On the quiet Cannaregio fringe, along a placid canal, sits Vino Vero, a beloved bacaro that proudly hangs a sign reading “No spritz; we love wine!” That they do—with an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. The list skews biodynamic and slightly experimental, but Rosso Toscano, Languedoc, and Carignon Blanc make frequent appearances. ." - Jenna Scatena

"Give us a top line view. On the quiet Cannaregio fringe, along a placid canal, sits Vino Vero, a beloved bacaro that proudly hangs a sign reading “No spritz; we love wine!” That they do—with an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Modern light fixtures and a custom wood bar make the interior stand out from the dozens of other bacaros, cicchetterias, and osterias in Venice, and a few wood tables outside provide low-key waterside seating. So who’s there? Wine geeks near and far gravitate here for the wine list. You’ll know you’ve found it when you see a crowd that looks slightly out of place: patrons sporting chic outfits in the midst of one of Venice’s grittier areas. How are the drinks? The wines here skew biodynamic and slightly experimental side. A chalkboard proclaims what's on offer each day, as well as the regions they come from. Rosso Toscano, Languedoc, and Carignon Blanc make frequent appearances. Worth ordering something to eat, too? The focus is on the wine, but high-end cicchettis are on-hand to pair with it. Anything to know about the staff? The staff here has deep knowledge of Italian wines, as well as all the wines they serve. What's the bottom line? This is the place to come if you’re looking for someone to guide you through a wine tasting." - Jenna Scatena

I love Vino Vero for wines and snacks.