Welcome to Montepulciano
A place of wisdom, curiosity and hospitality in the heart of Tuscany.
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Why Montepulciano?
Montepulciano is a town of stunning beauty, sitting high above the Val di Chiana and Val d'Orcia, full of Renaissance architecture and the vibes of Tuscan life.
Here, every view has a story, every glass of wine carries tradition, and every step brings you closer to a moment of peace. In short, a place where muses linger.
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Your guide to the best of Tuscany.
Floating Over Tuscany: A Hot Air Balloon Ride for 18 Years
Eighteen Years, and a Balloon This year my husband Oscar and I hit eighteen years married. Nineteen years together. We have known each other since 2003, which means our marriage is now a full legal adult, and that's something worth celebrating properly. There was one...
October in Montepulciano: A Local’s Guide for Visitors
Somewhere in the first two weeks of October, Montepulciano changes. It happens quietly. One morning the coaches aren't idling down at Porta al Prato. The Corso, which in August is a slow upstream swim of people, empties by six in the evening. You start hearing Italian...
Making Pecorino in Cortona: A Cheese Course at Fattoria Bistecca
Some days in Tuscany remind me exactly why we chose to live here. Last week, I was lucky enough to have one of those days. In the early afternoon, I visited Fattoria Bistecca, a family-run farm just below Cortona, where I learned to make pecorino cheese and enjoyed a...
Scenes from Tuscany
There's a reason some of the best-loved romantic movies are filmed in the Tuscan countryside. Take a look!
