Shopping is not necessarily a tourist trump Cinque Terre can boast of, or, at least, Cinque Terre is not the most appealing destination for fashion victims, for instance. Yet while the mainstream shopping opportunities are close to nothing, tourists can definitely shop for the local traditional produces. Thus, the locally produced wines and olive oils, as well as the folk art works, stand out as a height of the regional shopping opportunities. Monterosso al Mare is where shopping in Cinque Terre is the most rewarding.
Enoteca Internazionale is located in Monterosso al Mare, in the very center of the village, and it is, in fact, more than a mere wine shop (the oldest one in Monterosso, for that matter). It often organizes sampling events where the participants can indulge in wine and food tasting. While wines (international, national and regional alike) and liquors are the most prized products on sale, tourists might also be tempted to explore the range of olive oils, cheeses and traditional products showcased in this shop.
Vineria U Pussu is a venue not to be missed out by the dainty feeders who want to sample what is truly and genuinely specific about the local gastronomic and oenological offer. Ranging from exquisite wines to salted anchovies, the products proudly showcased by Vineria U Pussu entice visitors to delight into the most mouthwatering pursuit.
Located in the southernmost resort in Cinque Terre, namely, in Riomaggiore, Cantina Cinque Terre is a definite stop on the gastronomic tour of the region. It gathers all the specific flavors of the region, tempting tourists with the historical wines and the traditional olive oils and salted anchovies. A dreamlike place for visitors never tired of new gastronomic and oenological experiences.
Enoteca Sotto l’Arco is located in Vernazza and, it too, stands out as an ideal opportunity to try out the strongest flavors of the local produces. The wines and the olive oils are complemented by the legendary pesto sauce which is one of the most representative gastronomic products of Cinque Terre.