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La Bottega del Nobile

It’s a challenge to walk up the Corso without stopping at one of the many shops for a sip or two of wine, and this appealing tasting room and restaurant satisfies that temptation and much more, serving food and drink throughout the day. The upper floor is part cafe and part wine shop, representing the region’s best producers. Snug, brick-walled cellars below are filled with tables where an affable young staff serves thick Tuscan steaks and hearty ragouts, and eagerly pairs just the right wine to complement each dish.