Florence is a city to admire, but it is also a city to taste. Beyond art, architecture and fashion, the city is an excellent destination for discovering specialty Italian food items and gifts: Tuscan wine, fragrant extra virgin olive oil, traditional balsamic vinegar, artisan pasta, aged cheeses and carefully made Italian liqueurs.
If you are wondering where to buy specialty food items and gifts in Florence, there is one address worth remembering: Vino al Vino, an independent wine shop, gourmet food store and tasting destination in the historic city centre.
Located at Borgo Ognissanti 70R, within walking distance of both Santa Maria Novella Train Station and the Duomo, Vino al Vino has become a reference point for travellers looking for premium Italian food and wine in Florence, with a strong focus on artisan producers, carefully selected ingredients and products with a genuine connection to their place of origin.
This is where to go if you want products chosen for their quality, provenance and personality. It is where to go if you want expert advice rather than anonymous shelves. And it is especially worth visiting if you want to find wine, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, artisan pasta, cheese, sauces and Italian spirits in Florence under one roof.
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The best Italian food products should tell a story about the place they come from. At Vino al Vino, the selection concentrates on artisan and premium specialty food items, often sourced from small Italian producers whose work reflects local ingredients, traditional methods and a strong sense of origin.
Rather than filling the shelves with generic mass-produced products, Vino al Vino searches for food and drink that Italians themselves would be happy to serve at their table.
The result is a carefully curated destination for visitors who care about what they buy and want to discover authentic Italian flavours while in Florence.
If you are looking for a specialty food store in Florence or somewhere to buy Italian food gifts, Vino al Vino is particularly convenient: central, specialised and supported by knowledgeable staff who can explain the products and help create a selection according to your tastes and budget.
Tuscan and Italian Wine to Take Home
Wine is naturally one of the highlights of Vino al Vino and the category in which the shop particularly stands out.
The extensive selection focuses strongly on Tuscan wines and small independent producers, alongside carefully selected bottles from throughout Italy.
Visitors can discover Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Vermentino and Super Tuscans, alongside lesser-known Tuscan appellations and wines from small family-run estates.
The wider Italian selection includes boutique artisan wineries, organic, natural and low-intervention wines, orange wines and Pét-Nat, as well as premium Italian classics.
Vino al Vino also offers an extensive selection of Champagne, with particular attention to independent growers and small producers.
If you want to buy wine in Florence without limiting yourself to the most commercial names, this is an address worth knowing. The team can recommend wines according to style, occasion, price and food pairing, helping both experienced wine lovers and curious beginners discover bottles suited to their preferences.
Visitors can also join a wine tasting in Florence, making it possible to discover different Tuscan wines before choosing bottles to purchase.
Premium Tuscan Extra Virgin Olive Oil
A bottle of Tuscan extra virgin olive oil is one of the most versatile Italian food gifts and an essential product for anyone interested in Tuscan cuisine.
Vino al Vino offers an extensive selection of EVOO representing different parts of Tuscany, including oils from Chianti, Maremma, Monte Amiata and Garfagnana, as well as monovarietal extra virgin olive oils and the shop’s own production from the hills surrounding Florence.
The selection allows visitors to compare oils with different aromatic profiles, intensities and uses.
Whether you want an EVOO for bruschetta, vegetables, soups, grilled meat or everyday cooking, the staff can help you understand the differences and select the right bottle.
For travellers searching for where to buy olive oil in Florence, Vino al Vino combines a specialised selection with personal guidance and the possibility of discovering complementary Tuscan products in the same shop.
Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
Quality balsamic vinegar is very different from the inexpensive, excessively sweet products commonly found in generic stores. Ingredients, ageing, concentration and balance all make an enormous difference.
At Vino al Vino, visitors can discover selected organic and biodynamic balsamic vinegars, including products aged for 10 and 25 years.
These can be paired with Parmigiano Reggiano, aged cheeses, vegetables, meat and even desserts.
The staff can also explain the differences between younger balsamic condiments intended for everyday cooking and more concentrated aged products designed to be enjoyed just a few drops at a time.
If you are looking for premium balsamic vinegar in Florence, Vino al Vino offers products selected primarily for their gastronomic quality rather than their packaging.
Artisan Italian Pasta and Tuscan Sauces
Few products represent Italian food culture as immediately as pasta, but the differences between industrial and artisan pasta can be substantial.
Vino al Vino offers a carefully selected range of premium artisan dry pasta, with particular attention to bronze-die extrusion, slow drying, high-quality wheat and traditional production methods.
The selection includes producers such as Monograno Felicetti and Fabbri – Pastificio del Chianti, together with Tuscan specialities such as pici from Val d’Orcia.
Visitors can also find selected Tuscan sauces and traditional condiments, including products inspired by regional dishes such as ragù, ribollita and Tuscan pâtés.
If you are searching for artisan pasta in Florence, this is a destination where the emphasis is on ingredient quality, texture and traditional craftsmanship.
Combine pasta with a Tuscan sauce, extra virgin olive oil and a bottle of wine and you can create a complete Italian food gift—or an excellent dinner to enjoy at home.
Pecorino, Parmigiano and Artisan Cheese
Cheese is another important part of the selection.
Vino al Vino offers an extensive range of carefully selected cheeses, including Pecorino di Pienza at different stages of maturation and Parmigiano Reggiano aged 24, 36 and 48 months.
The selection extends beyond Tuscany to other outstanding Italian cheeses and, depending on availability, artisan European cheeses.
The counter may include raw-milk and alpine cheeses as well as specialities such as Robiola and Gorgonzola, alongside French classics including Camembert, Reblochon, Époisses, Saint-Félicien, Roquefort and Pont-l’Évêque.
The cheeses can be paired with wine, balsamic vinegar and other specialty products available in the shop.
For visitors interested in wine and cheese in Florence, Vino al Vino offers the advantage of selecting both categories together, with recommendations based on flavour, style and pairing.
Limoncello, Grappa, Vermouth, Gin and Italian Spirits
Vino al Vino’s selection extends well beyond wine.
Visitors can discover a carefully chosen range of Italian liqueurs and spirits, including artisan limoncello, grappa, vermouth and gin, with particular attention to distinctive regional products.
The selection includes organic limoncello from the Amalfi Coast, Tuscan vermouth, artisan gin from areas including Chianti and Montalcino, and grappa connected to some of Italy’s most important wine regions.
Rather than concentrating exclusively on internationally recognised brands, the emphasis remains consistent with the rest of the shop: interesting products with personality, craftsmanship and a clear sense of origin.
For travellers looking for Italian spirits and liqueurs in Florence, this makes Vino al Vino a particularly interesting destination.
Create a Personalised Italian Food Gift
One of the advantages of visiting Vino al Vino is the possibility of creating a personalised Italian food gift instead of buying a pre-packaged selection.
A gift can combine products according to the recipient’s preferences, for example:
- a bottle of Tuscan wine or Champagne;
- premium Tuscan extra virgin olive oil;
- artisan Italian pasta and a traditional sauce;
- aged balsamic vinegar;
- Pecorino di Pienza or Parmigiano Reggiano;
- limoncello, grappa, vermouth or another Italian speciality.
The result is a more personal and gastronomically interesting gift that can be designed for a wine lover, an enthusiastic home cook, someone passionate about Italian cuisine or simply for your own kitchen.
Worldwide Wine Shipping from Florence
Buying several bottles while travelling can quickly become inconvenient, especially when luggage space and airline restrictions are involved.
Vino al Vino therefore offers international wine shipping from Florence, with professional packaging and delivery available to numerous destinations worldwide.
This service is particularly useful for visitors who discover wines during their stay and would like to build a larger selection rather than restricting their purchases to what they can carry in their luggage.
Shipping regulations and availability vary according to destination and product category, so customers should ask the shop directly about the current options for wine, spirits and food products.
Why Visit Vino al Vino?
Vino al Vino is much more than a wine shop & gourmet food store. It brings together wine, artisan cheese, Tuscan extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, artisan pasta, traditional sauces, Champagne, limoncello and Italian spirits in one carefully curated destination.
The philosophy throughout the selection is consistent: quality over quantity, craftsmanship over mass production and products selected for what is inside the package rather than simply how attractive the packaging looks.
Visit for a bottle of Chianti Classico or Brunello di Montalcino. Explore the Champagne selection. Compare Tuscan extra virgin olive oils. Discover artisan pasta, Pecorino di Pienza or long-aged Parmigiano Reggiano. Choose a limoncello, Tuscan gin or vermouth to take home.
Or combine several products to create your own Italian food and wine gift.
Conveniently located in the historic centre between Santa Maria Novella and the Duomo, Vino al Vino is an excellent address for travellers searching for where to buy specialty food items and gifts in Florence, particularly those who value small producers, artisan craftsmanship and expert recommendations.
Vino al Vino – Wine Shop & Gourmet Food Store
Borgo Ognissanti 70R, Florence
Historic city centre, near Santa Maria Novella and the Duomo
Wine • Specialty Food • Cheese • Olive Oil • Artisan Pasta • Italian Spirits • Wine Tastings • International Wine Shipping
