A freelance writer’s job takes her places without her ever leaving her chair or computer these days. While this may sound a bit depressing, my list of things to do when I retire (or before if I work a little harder) gets longer. In fact, I really like the sound of this ‘enoteca’ in Italy. Though the words sounds a bit racy, and even looks like a tantalizing mis-spelling, it actually refers to wine of course. Why else would the word make its way to this website?
One location, the Enoteca Pontevecchio of Florence, is located close on the north side of the Arno River, near the Basilica of Santa Croce and the Museo dell Opera di Santa Croce. Their aim is to unite wine lovers with wine makers in an informal setting. The word ‘enoteca’ refers to a place where winemakers and/or tourist operators unite to offer a local focus on wine. In Florence this might mean chianti for example. A fee is often charged for tasting with the opportunity to purchase a bottle, while foods sometimes accompany this gathering including special cheeses and meats.
Pontevecchio features certain choices from their wine cellar on a list of favorites to include Arbruzzo and Soave.
