Florence Wine Awakening at Pitti Gola

How to Complete

4 steps curated by Wine Memories

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   Find the Counter Seat with the View

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   The 6-seat counter faces the Enomatic machines and the action.

   Enter and walk past the tables to the wooden counter. Sit on the left side if available—you'll see the owners working the Enomatic machines. If the counter is full, the small table by the window overlooks Piazza Pitti and Palazzo Pitti.

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   Let Them Choose Your First Glass

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   Ask for a recommendation instead of reading the list.

   Say: 'I'm starting a week in Tuscany. What should my first glass be?' They'll ask what you like, then pour something unexpected. The Enomatic machines let them offer 50+ wines by the glass, including rare producers. Trust them—they know wines you won't find anywhere else.

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   Try Something from Lamole

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   The tiny sub-zone of Chianti Classico that the owners are obsessed with.

   Ask specifically about wines from Lamole—it's a high-altitude (600m) micro-zone within Chianti Classico. The owners have deep relationships with family producers here. The wines have more acidity and elegance than typical Chianti. This is insider knowledge most tourists never hear.

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   Buy a Bottle for Piazzale Michelangelo

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   Buy wine here to drink at sunset 15 minutes uphill.

   Before leaving, buy a half-bottle of Chianti Classico (€15-25) to take to Piazzale Michelangelo. Ask them for a recommendation that travels well uncorked for an hour. They'll give you a paper bag. It's a 15-minute walk uphill through Boboli Gardens area to the piazzale.

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Insider Tips

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  Arrive before 18:00 for the best seat at the counter

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  Ask Marco about wines from Lamole—it's his obsession

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  Three Enomatic machines behind the bar allow them to pour rare bottles by the glass

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  Only 6 tables inside, each for 2 people—this is an intimate spot, not a group venue

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  Buy a bottle to take to Piazzale Michelangelo for sunset (10 min walk)