Wine on the Radio - January 13, 2005

Enoteca Wine Experience

 

A report from Ken in Florence

 

Ah, Italy… so many wines so little time!  Hi this is Ken from the Wine Experience calling.  While in Florence we’ve done our best to discover the culture of the vine. 

And in addition to great dining and day trips, one of the best ways to discover it is in the enoteca. 

 

An enoteca is basically an Italian wine bar… but that description really doesn’t do it justice here!  You see the enoteca has been part of Italian life since Roman times… a place to gather with wine at the center stage. 

 

Enoteca have selections of wines by the glass and bottle… and double as the wine store for buying wine too.  The by the glass tradition makes them the perfect place to expand our Italian wine experience. 

 

Enotecas offer us the cross section regional wine styles and varieties to try.  But you decide how much conversation about the wine your tasting you want… or just quietly sip and enjoy.  Kind of a no pressure, no appointment necessary wine tasting anytime you want it!

 

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