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09/10/2025: Good morning, today Ki Kitchen Inspires is reviewing In Vena di Vino, Via Della Nave 13, 22072 Cermenate, Italy. "Noteworthy" On Thursday evening, I went to this place, which had been recommended to me. The location isn't the best because it's a bit out of the way, in a semi-industrial area, but it does have ample parking, which is a plus. The place has its own character, with great attention to detail and choice of details. They wanted to create an atmosphere that's atypical for a wine bar, but certainly very welcoming and innovative. Chairs shaped like bottle caps, wooden counters, centerpieces made from cut bottles, blackboards and bottles scattered around make the atmosphere very interesting. The service is attentive and very friendly, led by some very friendly young people, while the owner supervises the smooth running of the place. Obviously, this is strictly bar service. The dishes served are cold, but the raw materials are carefully selected and of high quality. The attention to detail is meticulous, with unique offerings and pairings. Prices are, at first glance, slightly above average, but quality is the reason for this choice and therefore not a mistake. All of this is very positive, but for every positive aspect, in my opinion, there are improvements that could be made. Unfortunately, the venue focuses almost exclusively on the bar. I understand this choice, but perhaps it's forgotten that it's truly a wine bar. What's missing, in my humble opinion, is a tasting menu with a pairing option at a more affordable, all-inclusive price. A "Wine Cellar" or "Area" menu would be welcome, so as to shift the focus from the bar to the wine bar. An expert, an enthusiast, or even just a novice could make this venue a point of reference, because currently it seems like just a beautiful bar that also serves as a wine bar, when it should be the other way around. I still want to give it a 4/5 because the place is constantly evolving, and I'm almost certain it will be a great success in the future. Definitely noteworthy.

05/10/2025: A wonderful discovery. Excellent wine and a platter of freshly made cold cuts and cheeses, with a fair amount of them. Relaxing atmosphere and excellent service. We'll be back.