How sweet he is!
And I can buy these at my ordinary local grocery store in Florence. Will wonders never cease?
In Italy these are called ribes rosso.
There are two distinct fruits which are called currants: (1) the dried zante grape; like a raisin, used in baked goods and (2) a fresh tiny berry related to the gooseberry.
Currants are black, red, or white.
The black ones are used for preserves, syrups and liqueurs; while the red and white berries are for eating out of hand.
The red ones are really good just for looking at! Looking at beautiful things is my favorite pastime. Always has been.
get back, lauretta! 
Thank you. Thank you. Thanks to your marvelous photos and commentary I feel like I am walking alongside you through Florence. What a great time to be there. XX Pam
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Grazie mille Pam! I wish you were here!