Stroll through beautiful Florence, Italy, and you’re bound to see the city’s iconic and charming buchette del vino or wine windows.
These small, arch-shaped cutouts in the architectural buildings of Florence where Italians purchased wine by the glass or bottle date back to the 1500s and are experiencing a resurgence.
Easily locate those still in use today with this definitive guide from author, travel writer, and expat Michelle Altenberg, who lived and studied in Florence.
From detailing the history of buchette del vino to practical information on operational wine windows—Wine Windows provides everything tourists need to partake in a long-cherished Italian tradition, including:
- The 10 best locations to visit with nearby points of interest
- A custom illustrated map and a digital Google Map to help you navigate the city with ease
- Color photos of each wine window location
- Wine window menu options and prices
- Operating hours, contact information, interesting facts and insider tips
Stunning color photos of both historic and operational wine windows provide visual context, while an easy-to-read map of ten of the most popular buchette helps visitors easily find nearby wine windows to visit based on their hotel or itinerary.
Don’t miss Italy’s most charming and historic way to enjoy wine with this must-have guidebook that will take you from ciao to cheers. Purchase Wine Windows today!
