Montalcino is considered the birthplace of Tuscany’s fullest, richest wine: the Brunello di Montalcino. This dense, robust red is among the most prestigious and sought-after wines in the world, earning its vineyards one of the very first DOCG distinctions ever awarded in Italy. Visiting this land is a must for any true wine connoisseur.

Montalcino is a hill town located to the west of Pienza, close to the Crete Senesi in Val d’Orcia. It is famous for its Brunello di Montalcino wine. The hill upon which Montalcino sits has probably been settled since Etruscan times. During the late Middle Ages it was an independent commune with considerable importance owing to its location on the old Via Francigena, the main road between France and Rome.

Wine tours in Montalcino are always in high demand.