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No trip to Florence is complete without going to La Spada - home of the Bruno special and a staple for those who went to Gonzaga-in-Florence. It is a real tribute to the larger-than-life personality of Fr. Bruno Segatta that by simply stating his name, the entire staff of La Spada treats you like a regular and a friend. Amazing.

To add to the nostalgia of this meal I ordered an Antinori wine. As a student at Gonzaga both Isabell and I took classes in the famed Palazzo Antinori just down the street from La Spada. But this go around I ordered an Antinori I had never seen, the La Braccesca Vino Nobile de Montepulciano. On the nose, the wine was intense and had typical aromas of fruits with a delicate hint of vanilla. On the palate it was structured and well-balanced. A great wine for my meat and potatoes!