If I had not been taken to this cute  and small enoteca, Ebrezza, I most certainly would have walked straight past it. Ebrezza is a charming down to earth enoteca. No frills, no posh table ware, and no snobbish sommeliers who pretend to smell their wine acting like they know what they are talking about!

My friend and I were welcomed by the owner and were taken upstairs to the three small tables that were surrounded by book shelves cluttered with a mix of books, wines and photos. Though minimalistic there was a rustic and warm feeling to the place.

Once we had chosen our wine from the endless list of Italian wines split by region, we shouted out our order over the stairs to the owner. And when the wine came, oh my god it was amazing! I choose the Bolgheri, a Tuscan wine which has now replaced my previous favourite wine Nero d’Avola. Three Bolgheri wines later, we moved downstairs to enjoy the live jazz music.

What was supposed to be a quick drink before going out for dinner, ended up being a long evening of fun and laughter over great wine and delicious bruschetta, piadina and a selection of cheeses. There is something about Ebrezza that just makes you stay on. Within ten minutes of being there, it all felt familiar, we could hear every one’s conversations and I almost felt part of them.

I will definitely be going back to Ebrezza and I hope to work my way through their extensive wines. For a great evening make sure to go on a Thursday night where there is live jazz music.

Ebrezza, Via Garigliano 5, 0039245480138, Milan – Italy