The new way to taste wine in front of Ponte Vecchio

With First Glass you will be able to discover the world of wine through a simple and fun one-hour tasting.
From 40€.

Why is it different from all the other wine tastings?

Format

Our selected wines are served in 100ml bottles, with a technology that allows the organoleptic properties of the wine to be kept unaltered

Time

The tasting lasts an hour, little theory and lots of practice.

Selection

You will have the opportunity to taste some of the most famous Italian wines such as Chianti and Vermentino from cellars carefully selected by our winemaker.

Simplicity

The best wine is the one you like best. During our approach to wine you will discover with just a few tips how to recognize wine.

It is a unique place

Our store is located in FLorence in front of the Ponte Vecchio, in the center of Florence, with an exceptional view of one of the most unique places in the world.

It's funny

You will sit around a table, meet new friends with whom you can compare yourself and challenge yourself to recognize the aromas and flavors of wine.

Test your senses

During the tasting we will provide you with 3 brochures to measure your senses:

Sight, you will thus be able to identify the correct color of the wine to discover intensity, variety and age.
Taste, there are only 5 tastes: bitter, sour, umami, salty, sweet; the others are aromas.
Smell, Concentrate on the aromas that reach your nose and let yourself be guided starting from the center and recognizing the macro category (eg. spicy,
fruity), then try moving outwards and going down into the particular…

Discover the magic of Florence with our exclusive tasting on Ponte Vecchio!

If you are passionate about culture, history and delicious food, don’t miss the opportunity to have a unique experience in the heart of Florence. Our tour will take you along the picturesque banks of the Arno, where you will enjoy an unforgettable tasting on the famous Ponte Vecchio.

Imagine walking on the oldest bridge in Florence, enveloped in the enchanted atmosphere of the city. With the river flowing below you and the majestic medieval palaces surrounding you, you will immerse yourself in an experience that combines art, history and authentic flavours.

What it includes

Tasting of 2 100ml wines
Path of approach to wine through the essential elements: color, taste, aroma
the tasting will be accompanied by some snacks
Availability every day in various time slots
You can book a tasting the same day.
We are flexible, you can change the date and time at any time, and also ask for a 100% refund if you cannot come.

Choose your tasting

Degustazione Vini

€ 40.00 Persona

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October 2024

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What do our customers say about the tasting?

Firstglass

4.9

Based on 613 reviews

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Rachel Lorimer

15:45 19 Aug 24

Silvia P.

16:06 18 Aug 24

Polite, friendly and professional staff.It feels like home!

Gabrielle Thompson

19:21 15 Aug 24

Elena was very informative, and really took wine tasting to the next level. Very friendly and great service!

Scott Gorenstein

19:20 15 Aug 24

Joanna was wonderful. Excellent wines and atmosphere with bonus sunset views

Jenna Springirth

19:18 15 Aug 24

Elena was amazing ! So informative and so sweet. Very patient with us and the best wine experience in flornece by ponte veccio ♥️

Carolyn Smith

11:49 10 Aug 24

Firstglass is one of my favorire places to have a glass of wine in Florence. Stefano has always been so welcoming and knowledgable about each wine on their list. He truly makes the wine tasting an experience. I have visited Firstglass many times because of the positive experiences I have had here. Couldn’t recommend stopping here for a glass for for the tasting menu enough!

Gursheel Dhillon

17:09 06 Aug 24

Chanced upon Firstglass by randomly walking. These beautiful ladies were offering wine tasting sessions which why not instead of drinking random wines at a random bar. Although I've done my basic WSELT, I was surprised that my husband partook and was pretty darn good! Johana was absolutely Knowledgeable and shared so much more and beyond with us!

James Kosta

11:46 28 Jul 24

Exquisite experience. So much fun to learn about wine and how many senses we use to taste it. Our host, Steven, was such a pleasure.

Massimo Parisi

21:45 27 Jul 24

Yannick Woodtly

19:17 27 Jul 24

Super yummy cocktail with an awesome view!

Sam G

08:18 27 Jul 24

It is certainly a nice place, but the glasses are very expensive and you can't taste it. We spent €28 for 2 wines.

Joshua Bellebaum

19:11 26 Jul 24

The perfect Wine Spot in FirenzeI was asking for an Italian Champagne and got the perfect Rosé Prosecco.The owner was super friendly and the Bar was super good looking.If you're looking for great wine in Firenze thats the place to go

Bruce78 Bruce

20:30 19 Jul 24

The wine Tasting was very intricate and detailed. Our Host explained it in English and how to observe the pallete of wine tasting. The selection was a reasonable price and red and white wine was great. It was smooth. Sitting outside and people watchingwas great.

Sidney Duckworth

12:12 17 Jul 24

This place was an incredible stop! The wine window was a really cool experience and the inside was a whole vibe. Jamie was our hostess and made sure that we had a great time. We’ll definitely stop here next time we’re in Florence!!

Colby Anthony

12:07 17 Jul 24

Had an incredible time at First Glass! Incredible seating area and if you don’t want to sit you can get wine at their to-go window! Jamie was awesome with great hospitality! Lastly, it’s right next to the Ponte Vecchio bridge so after your walk and picture a nice glass of wine is perfect!

Nida Abraityte

11:52 14 Jul 24

The staff was lovely!! Excellent service, very sustainable, staff was very knowledgeable and professional, reasonable, attentive and helpful! Service is very tailored to customers’ interests! It’s not the cheapest, but it’s a high-end service that is worth it if you are a wine lover. Would recommend!

Morgan Bambrook

17:50 11 Jul 24

Fun and fascinating experience, I found it very enjoyable to learn about wine tasting with my family! The staff were lovely, helpful and encouraging, they made us feel very welcome. 10/10 experience, would recommend! Additionally, the bottles of wine are 100ml so if you have flown to Italy and decide to buy any afterwards you are able to bring it home with you!

Miranda Hansen

17:12 10 Jul 24

This was a wonderful, quaint experience - we got to enjoy fantastic wine and learn more than I ever expected about how to truly appreciate fantastic wine in a truly innovative and well-curated experience. Elena guided us expertly through our wine tasting and her comprehensive knowledge made this a fun yet intellectually stimulating time. Not to mention the view is incredible! 10/10 stars!

Erin Wilcox

18:05 16 Apr 24

Wonderful experience! Fun activity with a fantastic view! Would recommend to come at sunset!! Pietro was incredible and took many photos for us since we were here celebrating our anniversary!

翁磊

13:17 16 Apr 24

Thanks a lot

Dr. Julie Marchiol

19:28 15 Apr 24

Best innovative idea!! If you love a glass of beautiful wine at your convenience this is the company to follow!

Carolina Duque Chaves

18:47 15 Apr 24

Rafael Leão

17:03 14 Apr 24

Great experience! Pietro is an excellent host and guided us through the whole journey with grace. Inclusive ajudando no português 😀

Cassidy Hull

06:48 08 Apr 24

I had a fabulous experience at the first glass wine tasting. The wine's themself were absolutely delicious and had won awards in Italy for being some of the best in the country. I spent over an hour enjoying my time and had lovely guidance from Juan Carlos. I highly recommend checking this place out if you are in Florence or Tuscany.

Lauren M

19:03 04 Apr 24

Highly recommend this bar if you're interested in trying different Italian wines as part of a unique tasting experience with excellent service. I sat here for a few hours watching the world go by while I enjoyed a few different glasses. A great way to learn more about the flavour profiles of wine if you have a keen interest.

Shota Mori

14:45 07 Mar 24

I was walking around in Firenze, I found this store atmosphere is so nice and the staff is so friendly and kind.he taught me any wine. I tasted one white wine and rose wine. So nice smell, taste and also smell after drinking. That’s so great time in Firenze.Thank you for taking a photo in the counter by the way!!(steak was awesome)See ya!!

Christina A

13:32 10 Feb 24

This was a great experience for those traveling to Florence and wanting to try Italian wine. Traveling to a different country where you don’t speak the language can be intimidating but Diamond made us feel very welcome and comfortable. We did the “All Around Italy” wine tasting that consisted of 2 different wines per person, snacks and a fun interactive lesson on how to use our senses to distinguish/categorize wines. It is definitely knowledge we can use in the future. Fun experience even on a rainy day 🤗

Paulina Pinzon

07:11 15 Jan 24

This was such a fun and different experience! We randomly stumbled onto this start up location looking for a place to only catch a drink. We tried the wine tasting experience. We received an interactive booklet explaining the steps of wine tasting along with our server guiding us through the steps. Through the experiences you have to determine the color, smell, and taste. There was also a great DJ that night.

Angela Daugherty

13:42 10 Jun 23

We just happened upon this store. It's perfect. Lovely atmosphere great staff and a very cool way to package wine. We purchased a bottle of seven. Great value for what you are getting.

Jeanelle T

08:44 23 May 23

Loved this place we came back twice! The owner is super friendly and very good at recommending wine. You get snacks while you enjoy your wine. The bottles are only 100mL (airport friendly) and a normal glass of wine is 150mL so we felt a little jipped on the price that’s why only 4 stars. Great location though.

Jay

18:38 17 Mar 23

Wow!!!!!!!! Happened to stumble across this place & glad we did. Exceptional customer service from all members of staff. Very reasonably priced. Free nibbles. Hidden toilet was really cool. Great location. Could've stayed there all day. Will definitely visit again next time we're in Florence.

Giannis G

20:45 18 Feb 23

One of the best places and the owner so polite!!!! We had best time!!! You have to try it!!!

Justin Wood

18:32 28 Sep 22

Had a great time enjoying the wine, the atmosphere, and the different concept! Alessandro was a great host and was on top of answering any and all of our questions. Glad we came by to enjoy multiple wines on our short trip to Florence.