Would discourage - definitely a tourist trap. We came across at night asking for a glass of red wine which was unfortunately possibly one of the worst I've ever had. They exchanged it for another which was somehow even worse in quality. When asked about this, the bartender said something to the effect of "sometimes this happens, we just buy the wine and serve it". I think if you're charging €10 for a glass of wine it ought to be of at least acceptable quality. We also did not get any offers of pictures taken or anything to that effect. Much better bars around to spend your hard...
Read moreTourist trap. 10 € for a glass. They don't have the prices anywhere displayed outside. At other buchette/windows prices start from 5,50 €, and they list what wine you are getting served and you can choose. I ordered a rosso (red) and he started pouring without asking which one, so I asked what was he serving. He said it was a good chianti. On the other side of the window I saw they had massive amounts of a bottle labeled "san fiorenzo rosso toscano" which I was not able to find online anywhere but the bottle was surely cheaper than the glass. I got a headache from this wine. Nice...
Read moreSuch a fun and unique Florentine experience! These little wine windows are a piece of history – once used centuries ago for selling wine directly to locals, and now brought back to life. I tried several during my visit and loved it: you simply order, and your glass of wine is served through the tiny window in the wall.
It’s not just about the drink (which was excellent), but also the charm and atmosphere. A must-try when in Florence – quick, authentic, and...
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