Description
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:
Your PDF guide will be immediately available after purchase. You’ll also receive an email copy to download anytime you need it.
For questions regarding your order, please email michelle (at) michellealtenberg.com.
Hidden Italy! The Modern Traveler’s Guide to Wine Windows in Florence is also available on Amazon as an eBook or paperback.
Julie Peoples –
A beautiful tribute to Florentine history. Altenberg brings to life the charming often overlooked wine windows. The guide is both informative and engaging, revealing a side of the city that seasoned travelers might miss.
Judy Hamlin –
Thoughtfully written and well-organised. I should have planned our little wine window excursion before our trip… but didn’t–oops! Having this detailed guide instantly available saved our group.
Emma Wooten –
I’ve never bought a digital download before but we’re here in Florence so I figured why not. Thank you!!
Morgan –
Good map, useful history detailing use of buchette. Helped us plan where and when to go!
SharonT –
I’d seen all the videos on Instagram talking about wine windows but wasn’t sure which locations actually serve customers. Was pleasantly surprised with the amount of information in this guide. Glad I bought it