The wine program emphasizes Tuscan producers, especially Chianti Classico and Brunello. By-the-glass selections rotate weekly based on what's open. The wine list has depth in these regions, allowing you to taste vertically through producers.
Tips from diners
The owner has strong opinions about Tuscan wine. Ask for a recommendation based on what you're eating.
A deconstructed version of Rome's most famous pasta. Thick toasted bread topped with a spreadable pecorino cream, finished with coarsely cracked black pepper. The richness and salt of the cheese, balanced by the pepper, mirrors the pasta without requiring the starch.
Tips from diners
This is a creative way to enjoy the Roman classic if you're not eating a full meal.
The house pâté, made with chicken livers, butter, and Marsala wine, served with thick slices of bread grilled over wood. The pâté is rich and savory; the charred bread adds texture and smoke.
Tips from diners
Ask if they have good Marsala wine open. The same wine they use in the pâté often complements the dish.
Thinly sliced guanciale, at room temperature to show the rendered fat, paired with bright fig jam. The saltiness of the pork contrasts with the sweet-tart jam. This is a sophisticated small plate that shows how simple ingredients can surprise.
Tips from diners
The guanciale is sourced from a specific Lazio producer. It's often been aged 4-5 months.
Fresh burrata cheese, creamy and delicate, paired with roasted red peppers that have been charred and peeled. Finished with fresh basil and aged balsamic vinegar. Summer dish that appears when peppers are at their peak.
Tips from diners
This appears May through September. In winter, ask what similar cheese course is available.
Enoteca Ferrara sits on a quiet piazza in Trastevere, away from the tourist crowds. It's been a neighborhood fixture for 30 years, a place where Romans return repeatedly for the consistent quality and knowledgeable ownership. The wine list is organized and thoughtful—Italian wines mainly, with depth in Lazio, Tuscany, and Piedmont. The kitchen keeps the menu short and seasonal.
Book an outdoor table on the piazza. The setting is quiet and romantic, especially at sunset.
Closed Mondays. Visit Wednesday-Friday for fewer tourists. Weekends fill quickly.
Tell the owner your wine preferences. They'll guide you through the list with detail and passion.
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