The South is an emerging wine region, but this was not the case thirty years ago. Prior to the unification of Italy in 1861 and for many years thereafter there was a lack of economic opportunity in Southern Italy. As a result of many centuries of foreign domination followed by the more prosperous North’s
After many years I have finally found what I have been looking for; a dining experience that replicates my Southern Italy dining experiences. Enoteca Umberto, 256 Atwell Ave. Providence (Federal Hill) is an unpretentious small restaurant (18 inside seats; several more outside) that captures the essence of Southern Italy cuisine.