Montalcino

When we talk about Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino immediately comes to mind. An ambassador of excellence in Italian wine and known throughout the world, Brunello is arguably the best expression of the Sangiovese grape. Montalcino is home to over 200 wineries, which are nestled in wonderful nooks of this part of the Val d’Orcia. At almost 600 meters above sea level, Montalcino’s historic center rises above trekking routes which begin on its four slopes, between its vineyards, but also through dense wooded areas and an important stretch of the Via Francigena.