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Enoteca I Trulli's marble-topped bar may feel a little chilly, but it warms quickly with a $12 flight of the fruits of Lombardy, Umbria and Lazio. This offshoot of I Trulli showcases an all-Italian list with over 40 varieties available by the glass. Intensely curated by maestro Nicola Marzovilla, straightforward categorizations like "lighter" (Piemonte dolcetto), "fuller" (Tuscany chardonnay), and "full" (a formidable Marche Rosso Conero) allow for easy navigation. Inexperienced sippers need not fear, as recommendations are administered by the cheery staff based on the slimmest of hints; your better half's need for something "pink" inevitably leading to a Sardinian Sibiola rosé. You can order off I Trulli's complete dinner menu, but if haute bar treats are the only way to scratch your snack itch, dainty portions of salumi, homemade pretzels and Parmigiano Reggiano easily do the trick. Plus, thanks to the understated spot's workaday location in the Flatiron, there's rarely a wait for a wooden table for two and a liberal helping of house-cured olives.