🍷 The Secret Wine Windows of Florence

(Yes, You Can Still Use Them)

There are corners of Florence that feel like they belong to another century—where the Renaissance still lingers in the air and every detail, from the worn cobblestones to the stone-carved doorways, feels sacred.

But what if I told you that scattered throughout this dreamy city are tiny, hidden windows… made specifically for wine?

Not a gimmick. Not a trend. These are real, functioning wine windows—once used centuries ago during times of plague, and still used today if you know where to look.

They’re called buchette del vino, and they’re built right into the walls of old palazzos. Back in the 1600s, noble families would sell wine directly from their homes, pouring glasses to locals through these little portals without any contact. Centuries later—thanks to one modern-day pandemic—they quietly came back to life.

🍷 Imagine walking through Florence on a warm evening, hearing soft music echo through the streets… and suddenly spotting a tiny wooden door open in a wall. A hand reaches out. A glass of Chianti appears. It’s romantic. It’s wild. It’s very Florence.

Not every wine window is active today, but a surprising number of them are. Some serve only wine, others offer gelato, aperitivi, or even full glasses of spritz.

I visited them all—some tucked beside piazzas, others hidden in alleyways you’d easily walk past. A few are so subtle, I nearly missed them even while looking straight at them. And yes, I found the ones that actually still serve wine through the window (not just the ones listed in old guidebooks).

Ready for the list?

👇🏼 Keep reading for the full names, locations, and what to order at each spot.

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🍇 My Personal List of the Best Wine Windows in Florence

Only for paid subscribers: I’ve compiled the full list of active wine windows, including the exact locations, opening hours, what to order, and my tips on how to spot them (hint: one’s right by the Duomo, and you’d never know).

These are the places featured in my TikTok video—plus a few bonus ones I’ve found along the way.

Whether you’re visiting Florence for the first time or planning your fifth trip back, wine windows are one of those magical experiences that never get old. ✨

👇🏼 Here’s the list of real, active wine windows in Florence you can actually visit: