Montalcino: Tuscany Beyond the Tourist Trail 🇮🇹🍷

Montalcino Is More Than Brunello

Most people know Montalcino for Brunello — and there’s certainly nothing wrong with making wine part of the reason you visit. But what I like about this part of Tuscany is that the wine is only part of the experience.

Montalcino is the kind of hill town where you can slow down, wander the small streets, stop for lunch and simply enjoy being in Tuscany without feeling like you need a long list of things to see.

And it makes a great base for exploring more of the Val d’Orcia. Pienza, one of my favorite towns in the area, is an easy drive away, as are some of the smaller villages, wineries and countryside that make this part of Tuscany so special.

Yes, Let’s Talk About the Brunello 🍷

You really can’t talk about Montalcino without talking about Brunello. Made from 100% Sangiovese, Brunello di Montalcino is one of Italy’s great wines — and there’s something different about enjoying it where it’s actually made.

Spend some time at a winery, walk through the vineyards and learn about the people and traditions behind the bottle. You don’t need to be a wine expert to appreciate the experience.

Pair that with a long Tuscan lunch and an afternoon wandering Montalcino, and you’ve got a pretty great day in Tuscany.

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Buon Viaggio, 🇮🇹

Dan
Nomad With Dan

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