{"id":5655,"date":"2013-10-25T18:47:55","date_gmt":"2013-10-25T17:47:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/walks.friday.ie\/?p=5655"},"modified":"2025-04-25T10:24:41","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T09:24:41","slug":"florence-wine-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/florence-wine-bars","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Italian Enotecas: Top 4 Must-Visit Wine Bars in Florence"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#8217;s be honest, we spend a lot of time drinking good wine and eating delicious food, and making sure that our friends do too. But when it comes to Italy, trying locally-made wine is at the forefront of any travel experience, <strong>especially when you find yourself inside a Florence wine bar<\/strong>. Enotecas abound in Florence and each one has their own flair, with most serving local Chianti Classico, that, if you can pair it with a mouthwatering plate of prosciutto, you will find yourself in Italian heaven.<\/p>\n<p>Still with us (or already dreaming about tender <em>prosciutto<\/em>)?<\/p>\n<p>Florence is an enchanting city with lots to see and do. From its majestic cathedral to perhaps the most famous statue in the world, you will never be at a loss for beautiful things to see in Florence. And that centuries-long dedication to art, design and tradition carries over to the region&#8217;s local wine production. <strong>Located in the heart of Tuscany, Florence wine bars usually serve Chianti, but there are a few other varieties available as well.<\/strong> When exploring Florence wine bars, you really can&#8217;t go wrong popping into one that looks good to you and ordering a glass.<\/p>\n<p>But&#8230;if you&#8217;re on the look out to discover the <strong>hidden treasures of Florence\u2019s wine scene<\/strong>, check out our <strong>top four Florence wine bars<\/strong>, each offering a unique blend of historic and contemporary wine tasting experiences.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_5610\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5610\" class=\"wp-image-5610 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/florence-wine-tasting-e1729249556596.jpg\" alt=\"Tour guide speaking at a wine tasting in a Florence wine bar.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-5610\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Signing up for a Florence wine tasting is a great way to learn about the region&#8217;s top wines.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/florence-wine-bars\/#Top_4_Wine_Bars_in_Florence_You_Cant_Miss\" >Top 4 Wine Bars in Florence You Can&#8217;t Miss<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/florence-wine-bars\/#Il_Santino_A_Premier_Wine_Stop_in_Florence\" >Il Santino: A Premier Wine Stop in Florence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/florence-wine-bars\/#Enoteca_Bevo_Vino_The_Best_Wine_Tastings_in_Florence\" >Enoteca Bevo Vino: The Best Wine Tastings in Florence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/florence-wine-bars\/#La_Prosciutteria_A_True_Tuscan_Enoteca_in_Florence\" >La Prosciutteria: A True Tuscan Enoteca in Florence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/florence-wine-bars\/#Mago_Balducci_A_Must-Visit_on_the_Florence_Wine_Scene\" >Mago Balducci: A Must-Visit on the Florence Wine Scene<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/florence-wine-bars\/#Florence_Wine_Bars_FAQ\" >Florence Wine Bars FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/florence-wine-bars\/#1_What_makes_Florence_wine_bars_unique\" >1. What makes Florence wine bars unique?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/florence-wine-bars\/#2_How_do_I_choose_the_best_wine_bar_in_Florence\" >2. How do I choose the best wine bar in Florence?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/florence-wine-bars\/#3_What_should_I_expect_during_a_wine_tasting_in_Florence\" >3. What should I expect during a wine tasting in Florence?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/florence-wine-bars\/#4_Are_reservations_required_at_popular_wine_bars_in_Florence\" >4. Are reservations required at popular wine bars in Florence?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/food-and-wine\/florence-wine-bars\/#5_How_can_I_join_a_wine_tasting_tour_in_Florence\" >5. How can I join a wine tasting tour in Florence?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_4_Wine_Bars_in_Florence_You_Cant_Miss\"><\/span>Top 4 Wine Bars in Florence You Can&#8217;t Miss<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Il_Santino_A_Premier_Wine_Stop_in_Florence\"><\/span>Il Santino: A Premier Wine Stop in Florence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>(Santo Spirito neighborhood)<\/p>\n<p>This wine bar is, in a word, heaven! <strong>Il Santino is known for serving up high-quality wine, plus incredible <em>prosciutto<\/em> and cheese<\/strong>. The staff (of two!) is always happy to help recommend the best wine to pair with your snack of choice. <a title=\"Il Santino&#039; review\" href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Restaurant_Review-g187895-d1231781-Reviews-Il_Santino-Florence_Tuscany.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>When the weather is nice, you can hang outside and people-watch in the perfect local neighborhood of Santo Spirito in Oltrarno, the\u00a0&#8220;across the Arno&#8221; side of downtown Florence. (Here&#8217;s more about <a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/florence\/oltrarno-florence-italy-pitti-palace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">why you should visit the Oltrarno neighborhood<\/a>!). If you choose to stay indoors, then cozy up at the bench or sidle up at the bar. <strong>With the prosciutto-scented air (seriously) and romantically-lit atmosphere, it&#8217;s the perfect <i>enoteca\u00a0<\/i>for those cooler months coming up.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(If Il Santino sounds familiar to you, you might have seen it in our post on the\u00a0<a title=\"The Best Restaurants in Florence\" href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/florence\/best-restaurant-firenze\">best restaurants in Florence<\/a>!).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights of Il Santino:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Located in one of our favorite neighborhoods in Florence, the Oltrarno area.<\/li>\n<li>Fun but laid-back vibe with indoor and outdoor seating<\/li>\n<li>Unique wine selection served by a knowledgeable staff (always great when trying new wines)<\/li>\n<li>Again, prosciutto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Il Santino is located just over the Arno River at\u00a0Via di Santo Spirito 60r. Phone: (+39) 055 2302820.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22355\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22355\" class=\"wp-image-22355 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Table-of-meat-like-salumi.jpg\" alt=\"A wooden board topped with sliced meat like salumi and prosciutto served in most Florence wine bars.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Table-of-meat-like-salumi.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Table-of-meat-like-salumi-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22355\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sliced ham and salami served with a glass of Chianti is a common and beloved sight in most Florence wine bars.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enoteca_Bevo_Vino_The_Best_Wine_Tastings_in_Florence\"><\/span>Enoteca Bevo Vino: The Best Wine Tastings in Florence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>(San Niccol\u00f2 neighborhood)<\/p>\n<p>Another great option\u2014especially right after an unforgettable hike down from Piazzale Michelangelo\u2014is Enoteca Bevo Vino. The name literally translates to &#8220;I drink wine,&#8221;\u00a0which\u00a0pretty much sums it up!<\/p>\n<p>The <em>enoteca,<\/em>\u00a0located in the funky\u00a0San Niccol\u00f2 neighborhood in the Oltrarno area of Florence,<em>\u00a0<\/em>boasts a veritable library of wine on the left and a bar on the right. <strong>It&#8217;s always packed with locals, giving it a great buzz.<\/strong> If you would like to accompany your wine with some wild boar&#8217;s meat, this is the place! They also make a <strong>great Aperol spritz and serve smoked fish dishes that pair perfectly with their wine selection.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights of Enoteca Bevo Vino:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Located near the hill slopes that lead down from Piazzale Michelangelo<\/li>\n<li>Usually filled with locals, not tourists<\/li>\n<li>Unique wine selection plus great food<\/li>\n<li>Live music on select nights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Enoteca Bevo Vino is located at Via San Niccol\u00f2 59r. Phone (+39) 0552 001709.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_22359\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-22359\" class=\"wp-image-22359 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pouring-a-glass-of-red-wine.jpg\" alt=\"Person pouring a glass of red wine from the bottle at a Florence wine bar. \" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pouring-a-glass-of-red-wine.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Pouring-a-glass-of-red-wine-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-22359\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">More than Chianti. A wide variety of Tuscan wine options are on offer at most Florence wine bars.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Prosciutteria_A_True_Tuscan_Enoteca_in_Florence\"><\/span>La Prosciutteria: A True Tuscan E<em>noteca <\/em>in Florence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>(near the Uffizi Gallery)<\/p>\n<p>Any place that is named\u00a0<em>The Prosciutto Store<\/em> has to be good, right?\u00a0La Prosciutteria\u00a0doesn&#8217;t let us down: This gem of a Tuscan <em>enoteca,\u00a0<\/em><strong>located\u00a0a block east of the Uffizi Gallery<\/strong>, offers great wines by the glass or bottle, plus delicious assortments of cheese and cured meats.\u00a0<strong>If you haven&#8217;t tried <em>soppressata <\/em>before,\u00a0taste it here along with a Super Tuscan or Morellino di Scansano<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>Come early to grab an outdoor table; they just finished building <strong>outdoor seating for a handful of patrons<\/strong> (and there are also stools and tables inside, of course).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights of La Prosciutteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Centrally located close to the Uffizi Gallery<\/li>\n<li>Great wine selection plus cured meats and cheese boards (our favorite!)<\/li>\n<li>Outdoor seating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>La Prosciutteria is located on Via dei Neri 54\/r. Phone (+39) 055 2654472.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23194\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23194\" class=\"wp-image-23194 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/wine.bar_.florence-1.jpg\" alt=\"Florence wine bar with glass of red wine and food on a wooden tray in the background. \" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/wine.bar_.florence-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/wine.bar_.florence-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23194\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Prosciutteria is one of our all time favorite wine bars in Florence. Wine, cheese, and cured meats are really all that we need to be happy. Photo by Tiana Kai.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mago_Balducci_A_Must-Visit_on_the_Florence_Wine_Scene\"><\/span>Mago Balducci: A Must-Visit on the Florence Wine Scene<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>(Le Cure area)<\/p>\n<p>This sweet wine bar sits north of the\u00a0downtown area in <strong>Le Cure, a residential neighborhood next to the stadium where La Fiorentina (Florence&#8217;s famous soccer team) plays<\/strong>. Even though that means you have to bus or cab it here, it&#8217;s worth it: You&#8217;re guaranteed not just great food and wine, but a night where you&#8217;ll only bump into locals&#8230; a rare feat in Florence!<\/p>\n<p><strong>With its shabby-chic decor,\u00a0Mago Balducci has modern European flair, great wine and tasty treats<\/strong>. Locals love to go before dinner and often stay late into the night, even spilling out into the street on especially popular evenings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights of Mago Balducci:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Located a bit out of the center means this wine bar is far from the usual Florence tourist glut<\/li>\n<li>Great wine selection and a full menu means you could spend hours here<\/li>\n<li>Great bohemian atmosphere for wine tasting or enjoying aperitivo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Mago Balducci is located at Via Marconi 24r. Phone\u00a0+(39) 366 745 2272.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_23191\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23191\" class=\"wp-image-23191 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Devour_Florence_Chianti-Tour_0314.jpg\" alt=\"People toasting with red wine glass on a wine tasting in Chianti.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Devour_Florence_Chianti-Tour_0314.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/10\/Devour_Florence_Chianti-Tour_0314-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-23191\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Once you&#8217;re done exploring Florence wine bars, why not sign up for a lovely tour of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/florence-tours\/chianti-winery-tour\/\">Chianti Winery Tour?<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Florence_Wine_Bars_FAQ\"><\/span>Florence Wine Bars FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_makes_Florence_wine_bars_unique\"><\/span>1. What makes Florence wine bars unique?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Florence wine bars offer an exceptional blend of traditional Italian wine culture and modern tasting experiences<\/strong>, often nestled in historic settings. Additionally, what makes these wine bars so enjoyable is the lack of pretence. Most of these wine stores go back ages so they don&#8217;t need to cater to every wine trend. They focus on serving top quality wine with scrumptious food and nothing more.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_do_I_choose_the_best_wine_bar_in_Florence\"><\/span>2. How do I choose the best wine bar in Florence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Consider ambiance, wine selection, customer reviews, and expert recommendations to find a venue that suits your taste and experience. Of course one of the <strong>best way to discover the best wine bars in Florence is to always ask a local where to go<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_should_I_expect_during_a_wine_tasting_in_Florence\"><\/span>3. What should I expect during a wine tasting in Florence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When you sign up for a <strong>wine tasting in Florence<\/strong>, you should expect to come away with new information on the region&#8217;s best wines and specific wine-making techniques. Expect personalized wine selections, detailed flavor profiles, and sometimes pairing suggestions with local food specialties.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Are_reservations_required_at_popular_wine_bars_in_Florence\"><\/span>4. Are reservations required at popular wine bars in Florence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Although most of the wine bars on our list are popular, at certain off-peak times, you may be able to pop in and grab a seat. But, if you don&#8217;t want to risk it, reservations are always a good idea, especially during <strong>peak tourist seasons to guarantee a spot at the best establishments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_can_I_join_a_wine_tasting_tour_in_Florence\"><\/span>5. How can I join a wine tasting tour in Florence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Look for reputable tour companies offering curated experiences, or check with individual wine bars for exclusive tasting events. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/florence-tours\/florence-food-tour\/\">Florence Food and Wine Tour<\/a> takes you to one of our favorite neighborhoods in Florence, Oltrarno, where you&#8217;ll enjoy some marvellous Florentine food along with lots and lots of yummy wine.<\/p>\n<p>Before you go\u2026 don&#8217;t forget to #TakeWalks with us in Florence. Explore this beautiful city with us in the video below!<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tHmB9lpcTOc?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for an adventure in Tuscany? Our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/florence-tours\/tuscany-day-trips-from-florence\/\">Tuscany Day Trip from Florence<\/a>\u00a0with Chianti, Siena &amp; San Gimignano is the answer. <\/strong><strong>You\u2019ll get to explore the charming streets of Siena and the medieval wonders of San Gimignano before indulging in a delicious homemade lunch and expert-led wine tasting at a family-run farm in Chianti. Don\u2019t miss it!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#8217;s be honest, we spend a lot of time drinking good wine and eating delicious food, and making sure that our friends do too. But when it comes to Italy, trying locally-made wine is at the forefront of any travel experience, especially when you find yourself inside a Florence wine bar. 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