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Saturday, August 8, 2020

Historic ‘wine windows’ used during plague 400 years ago come back into use during coronavirus

Historic 'wine windows are back in action to make sure customers stay socially distant.
There are almost 300 of the little windows throughout the northern Italy region of Tuscany, with 150 of them being found within the old city walls of Florence.



Traditionally the 'wine windows', known as buchette del vino, were used during the pandemic 400 years ago as socially distance protection.
In 1630, everyone was confined to home for two months and then there was a gradual reopening in the 1630s during when the plague eased up.



Even though traditionally only wine was passed through the windows, now cafes and restaurants are now serving Aperol Spritzes,  ice cream and coffee through them as well.