Hotels to remember: Montalcino
Relais Villa Armena
Buonconvento (Siena) - Small Boutique Hotels
A 16th century residence transformed into a stunning country hotel, Villa Armena Relais is the most luxurious gourmet getaway in Crete Senesi.
Borgo Lucignanello
Montalcino (Siena) - Historical Residences
A medieval hamlet and stunning period residence in the heart of the Tuscan countryside: Borgo Lucignanello.
Locanda del Loggiato
Bagno Vignoni (Siena) - B&B and Homes
In Bagno Vignoni, an ancient Inn transformed into a beautiful B&B, offering in-room spa treats and world famous Tuscan wines.
Travel ideas
Itineraries (Tuscany) Itineraries
Towns of Val d'Orcia
Traveling along the via Cassia, on a journey deep into the heart of Tuscany
Montalcino: introduction
A center which could be defined as being immersed in a natural treasure trove made of enchanting landscapes similar to those found in the paintings of the 1300s. The long lines of vines have assigned Montalcino a prestigious position amongst Italian wine producers. The fabulous Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino are exported throughout the world and considered to be amongst the very best Italian wines.
Montalcino represents a wealth of history with its unchanged Medieval appearance: the Castle of Artigiano, the Castle Poggio alle Mura, the Romitorio Fortress and the Church of St Resituita, not to mention the Nearby Abbey of St Antimo. Culture and art are present in the United Museums which combine the Civic Museum and Diocesan Museum where one finds a host of frescos from the Siennese school of the XII and XIV centuries.
Visitors can also experience the popular festivals which represent historical traditions, such as the tournament for the opening of the hunting season, or the Festival of the Thrush, a spectacular event with processions, period costume and local gastronomy.
Montalcino: suggestions from the hotels
Montepulciano is the pearl of the '500, walking through its streets you can see splendor lived during the Renaissance. The most evocative monument is the church of San Biagio and Montorio is located in front with a unique view. (Montorio) →
Walk and enjoy the amazing nature of the Orcia Valley, UNESCO World Heritage. More or 200 Km itineraries for walking or biking along panoramic paths with breathtaking views. (Adler Thermae) →
Amazing views of the Tuscan hills; delicious local dishes combined with Brunello wine from Montalcino; plenty of art and history in all its villages. Welcome to this stunning region between the Orcia Valley and the Crete Senesi! (Borgo Lucignanello) →
More suggestions and useful addresses
- Brunello di Montalcino
- Montalcino
- From the heights of Montalcino: a powerful wine, a lasting passion.
- www.consorziobrunellodimontalcino.it
Montalcino: places to see in the area
Tuscany: other destinations
- Piombino
- Massa Marittima
- Castiglione della Pescaia
- Orbetello and Argentario
- Siena
- Florence
- Chianti
- Versilia
- San Gimignano
- Maremma
- Forte Dei Marmi
- Crete Senesi
- Montalcino
- San Quirico d'Orcia
- Monteriggioni
- Bagno Vignoni
- Montepulciano
- Arezzo
- Grosseto
- Pisa
- Lucca
- Pistoia
- Val D'Orcia
- Viareggio
- Volterra
- Empoli
- Livorno
- Massa Carrara
- Prato
- Cortona
- Montecatini Terme
- Mugello
- Chianciano Terme
- Elba island
- Pienza
- Chiusi
