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This video presents a visit to two wine bars in Florence. Where to go and what to expect?

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Contents of this Video – Time Codes

0:00 Intro
0:29 The walk to Enoteca Bellini / Wine Window
3.37 Arrival and time spent at Enoteca Bellini
5:56 Walk to Foxes and Grapes via the Ponte Vecchio
9:29 Arrival at Le volpi e l’uva (The Fox and the Grape)
11:40 Walk to Restaurant and Reflection
14:17 Walk home via: Santo Spirito, Pitti Palace and Ponte Vecchio
17:29 Conclusion

Enoteca Bellini

Enoteca Bellini is located in the beautiful city of Florence. Bellini is specifically located in the historical center of Florence, making it easily accessible to both tourists and locals.The wine bar is known for its cozy and inviting atmosphere. Very charming and rustic inside including wooden beams, stone walls, and traditional Tuscan decor. The ambiance is typically warm and welcoming, providing an excellent setting for enjoying fine Italian wines and cuisine.

Bellini has an extensive selection of wines, showcasing a wide range of Italian and international options. Typically offering an impressive list of both red and white wines, including selections from renowned Italian wine regions like Tuscany, Piedmont, and Sicily. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or a casual wine enthusiast, you're likely to find a wine that suits your palate.

In addition to its exceptional wine collection, Enoteca Bellini also offers a menu of Italian dishes and small bites that complement the wine selection. These may include antipasti (appetizers), pasta, cheese and charcuterie boards, and other traditional Tuscan fare. The food is often prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, providing a genuine taste of Italian cuisine.

The staff at Enoteca Bellini are knowledgeable about wines and can provide recommendations and guidance on wine pairings.

Le Volpi e l’Uva (The Foxes and the Grapes) wine shop in Florence has, for nearly 30 years, been giving truly emotional experiences to clients who either, by chance or design, find themselves in this little corner of paradise.
Excellently run by Emilio, Riccardo and Ciro. This Florentine wine shop gives a wide choice of excellent and carefully researched products of various natures that is truly impressive.

The wines on offer are rich in identity at a really incredible quality to price ratio.The policy in force at Le Volpi e l’Uva is simple: attention to meticulous research with a careful eye on protecting the environment, often opting for biological or bio-dynamically produced labels. Fundamental and apart from the direct relationship with the producers is the visit to the winery before choosing new products to put on the shelves. The wine shop is really small with little tables both inside and out but it has all the cards in place to guarantee a memorable experience for those who choose to pass a little of their time in this truly authentic place.

Le volpi e l’uva (The Fox and the Grape) is tucked on a back side street in Florence, across the Arno river not far from the Ponte Vecchio. The marble bar curves through the small space with stools that peer over the counter at chest level. It frames the blackboard with daily wines by the glass, and covers the handy work going on behind the scenes. Various bruschette, hand-cut prosciutto, crostini, savory salads, French and Italian cheese plates, keep the belly occupied.

Enjoy remarkable wines by the glass—even including some Brunello (very tough to find by the glass and very expensive by the bottle!). Every night the selection changes, but the unforgettable experience is always constant. Don’t skip out on their cheese plates—you won’t regret it!

The two wine bars can be found at:

Enoteca Bellini
Address: Via della Spada, 52, 50123 Firenze

Le Volpi e l’Uva (The Foxes and the Grapes)
Address: Piazza dei Rossi, 1R, 50125 Firenze

The working Wine Window can be found at:
Osteria Belle Donne
Via delle Belle Donne

Also below are links to several of my earlier Florence Episodes. They provide some more detail linked to this Wine Bar episode.

Jewellery in Florence and Where to Buy?
   • Florence, Italy - Jewellery & Where t...  

Florence and the Wine Windows
   • Florence & the Wine Windows  

Two Days in Florence
   • Two Days In Florence -  Day 2  

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