Where to Eat and Drink Well in Florence for Wine Lovers

"Meaning “the holy drinker,” Il Santo Bevitore is a candlelit contemporary ristorante in the Oltrarno with a buzzy yet laid-back vibe. Its natural, small-lot wines pair beautifully with classics like pappa al pomodoro and gourmet small plates. Dishes aren’t too complicated, drawn primarily from seasonal, local Tuscan traditions with a creative twist, like wild boar ravioli with cave-aged pecorino in smoked broth. On the wine list, expect emphasis on ready-to-drink gastronomic wines (versus prized aged vintages) that are hard to find outside Italy, including from unique producers who are reviving rare and obscure grapes or those growing Pinot Noir in the mountains above Lucca. The tasting continues with their eclectic spirit offerings, from craft cocktails made with local Tuscan gins to after-dinner digestifs of amaro infused with macerated foraged herbs." - Coral Sisk