If you pass by the Cantine del Vino già Schiavi in Dorsoduro at this time of year, you’ll find that the staff has prepared yet another Christmas tree in keeping with the products they sell.
It’s a bit upmarket this year, with golden clad champagne (or maybe prosecco) corks used to form the albero di natale.
And, the window still reflects the Chiesa San Trovaso, just across the canal.
This is an excellent place to go and enjoy Venetian cicchetti (little snacks) at lunch or in the evening, along with a glass of your favourite tipple. Be aware the place is tiny and you may be standing on the fondamenta by the canal to enjoy your pause.
Hello World 
…and I like the cranberry ornaments! Buon Natale!
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Buon Natale a te, helen!
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Looks like a place that could steal my heart away
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I think you’d like it, a lot!
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That’s a clever idea. The thought of having a snack and a delicious drink by the canal is tantalising.
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It’s very popular, and gets very crowded.
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Maybe I would walk down the street a little, away from the crowd.
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Looks marvelous! Waving our magic wand to join you.
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Now, that would be fun, Sue. 🙂
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Aaaa be careful Yvonne. Don’t go too close to the canal after you had a nice glass of something. The brave young owner of El Borrachero may not always be there to pull you out if you fall into the water. 😉
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I’ll be very careful, Emma, I promise! The water is pretty cold right now.
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My husband, who knows the streets of Venice so well, has gone to bed, but this looks very familiar to me. I wish we were there.
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I wonder if you might have had some cicchetti and wine there, Hilary?
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Ah, this is sooooo nice!
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This place is kinda nice, arlingwoman. It’s a treat to be here at this time of year.
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Merry Christmas, Yvonne.
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Same to you, Anneli. How’s the weather on your island?
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After a few weeks of howling winds and rain it has cleared up and now it’s frosty cold. The grass is frozen but there’s no snow except in the hills (so far…)
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Great shot in the reflection. And I always try to stick to the fondamenta.
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Good, then you’ll never fall into the canal!
And, thank you, kind sir.
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Give a couple of carrots to Rudolf from Gerard.
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Right, I’ll give him the limp, mouldy ones from my fridge, Gerard.
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This post enchants me , Yvonne .
Love ❤
Michel
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I’m really pleased to hear that, Michel. No golden corkscrew needed here. ❤
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Stop your killing me. BTW I have been selling the cicchetti book that’s out this year like wildfire. Guess many like myself just can’t get enough
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This darn place is so full of offerings, Joanne. I hope Venice can retain what is left of its charm.
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I agree however would I get through the dull work days without you being there and taking your lovely photos
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Thank you, Joanne!
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The new tree is very pretty, but I miss the old one! It was kind of like an old friend! Thanks for the great reporting, Y!
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It may have collapsed with dust, Susie. I thought of you folks when I took those photos. ❤
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Very attractive. Beats a plastic Santa
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It does. And, someone had to empty all those bottles to get the corks!
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