Firstglass
the innovative 100ml single-serve format for tasting top Italian wines without opening a bottle
Low‑key wine bar for focused pours and quiet conversation. Short list, knowledgeable staff, and a calm, candlelit mood.
In Santa Maria Novella, Tuscany. Easy to fold into a morning or a longer afternoon; there's usually something else worth a stop within a few minutes' walk.
FirstGlass is a wine bar/tasting spot in central Florence, Tuscany, located right across from the Ponte Vecchio. Its signature concept is serving refined Italian wines in 100ml single portions (the equivalent of one glass) so guests can taste highly regarded wines like Chianti and Vermentino without committing to a full bottle. It runs guided ~one-hour tastings led by attentive, passionate staff, and reviews consistently praise the knowledgeable, welcoming service. The venue is also known for its restored historic 'wine window' (buchetta del vino). This corroborates the curator's notes of a low-key spot with a short, curated list and knowledgeable staff.