Enoteca Picone

One of the very reasons that made me remember Palermo the best city in Italy. I asked to recommend me a few glasses of Sicilian wine, and all of them were more than perfect, thanks to Lorenzo's professionalism and kindness. Highly recommended.

Best wine tasting with Lorenzo. Showed us surprising wines and was very engaging

Are you looking for a nice wine bar to spend some time with friends? Look no further, Enoteca Picone is the perfect place. We went on a Friday evening with a big group of friends to taste local wines and have some tapas-like food. The place gladly surprised us because of its cozy atmosphere and its great service. They offer a wide variety of wines and drinks, and their food menu is focussed on accompanying wines/drinks. 100% recommended.

Wine knowledge and service was fantastic. I asked a number of questions about local wines and the styles I like and the wait person was more than happy to give me recommendations. Every wine was delicious and the cold cuts and cheese platter topped it off! If I lived in that area it would definitely be my local !

We came here for a drink as we noticed it on the street and it looked so good, and didn’t disappoint! They personally selected wine by the glass for us which was delicious and great value. We had a plate of meat and cheese which was so good and the fig jam was incredible. Service was so friendly and we accidentally left a pair of sunglasses here that they kindly looked after for us so we could come and pick up the next day… when we then had even more wine! Best wine bar in Palermo.

Hipster offerings in a traditional setting. What else could you ask for? The staff knows their stuff and are willing to help you find it. Inexpensive for the quality and experience. This and Dal Barone are my two favorite places in all of Palermo.

A fantastic, truly Italian spot to enjoy a good glass of wine. The staff are like a walking wine list – and an excellent one at that. I was served exactly what I was in the mood for, with generous pours and warm hospitality. How can you not love Italy? Looking forward to coming back for a longer stay next time!

Come for the wine, stay for the food! Great selection of wines and super knowledgeable staff. The food is prepared with local products and absolutely delicious🍷

We asked several friendly locals, and our favorite waiter, where we should go to get an informed, broad, sample of Sicilian wines. All agreed on Enoteca Picone. It is easy to see why. The size, selection and the staff's dedication to information sharing, when desired, as well as astutely judging the match between wine and the level of sophistication of the customer's palate, sets this as a must visit for those who want to increase their knowledge of wine in general and Sicilian wines in particular. We walked from our hotel near Piazza Verdi in 15 minutes and walked into the entryway that seems like any other small wine bar. After we explained what we wanted, we were shown to a very large 45' (15m.) long L shaped tasting area with 15-18 small elevated tables with two stools and two side tables at each place. The outside of the room is lined with fully stocked, floor to ceiling wine racks divided first by region and then by varietal. We asked for a primer on whites and started with 2 glasses of a carricante, an ancient Sicilian strain grown on Etna. We had sampled a cataratto earlier which seems to be the major white wing grape of the region and this had much more acid but pleasing citrus that compared most closely to a Sauvignon Blanc in our experience. We then tried an entry level nero d'avola, the major Sicilan red, that compared to Syrah and another red that was very harsh by comparison and so, unfortunately, forgettable. Service was knowledgeable, attentive, provided in English and Italian and the original 4 oz. (120 ml.) pours were toned down to 2 oz. (60 ml.) at our request so we could walk back. The total for 2 larger pours and 2 smaller ones was 12E. For an impromptu beginning tasting this was just what we wanted and we will go back for a second flight.

Best place in town to try good Sicilian wine. It closes early so get there early. They serve some food, but it is also a good place to stop by before or after dinner. The last star is missing because the red wine was served a bit too warm.