Wine windows, also known as buchettes di vino, are becoming more prevalent in Florence, Italy, like this one located on the facade of the Palace of Borgo degli Albizi. andrea bonfanti / Alamy Stock ...

As 16th-century Florentines dropped like flies to the plague, survivors drowned their fears in wine, passed to them through small windows which are enjoying a renaissance during the coronavirus era.

Discover Italy's finest wines in the lake region of Lombardy, where scenic countryside trails lead to family-run cantines, sparkling vintages, medieval valley towns and age-old delicacies. In the ...