Montalcino and the terroir of Brunello di Montalcino

Montalcino is located to the west of Pienza, close to the Crete Senesi in Val d'Orcia. It is 42 km from Siena, and only 28 km north of Podere Santa Pia.

Brunello di Montalcino is one of Italy's most famous and prestigious wines. Brunello di Montalcino was among the eight Italian wine producing zones. Brunello di Montalcino is made 100% from Sangiovese. Brunello is the local name for the Sangiovese Grosso clone from which Brunello di Montalcino is made of. The grapes are grown on the hillside vineyards surrounding Montalcino.

The terroir of Brunello di Montalcino

The terroir of Brunello di Montalcino is a complex mosaic of vineyards resting on the various sides of the hill, each with its own unique characteristics. The commune Montalcino is made up of several urban centers, Montalcino, Torrenieri, Sant'Angelo in Colle, Sant'Angelo Scalo. Castelnuovo dell'Abate and Camigliano.

The founding father of the Brunello of Montalcino was Clemente Santi. Brunello di Montalcino was among the eight Italian wine producing zones to be designated DOC in 1966. The Consortium of the Brunello of Montalcino Wine was founded in 1967. In 1980 Brunello of Montalcino was the first Italian wine to receive the DOCG status.

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Brunello of Montalcino DOCG
Rosso di Montalcino Wine DOC
Moscadello di Montalcino Wine DOC
Sant’Antimo DOC
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CONSORZIO DEL VINO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO

Piazza Cavour, 8 - 53024 Montalcino (SI) Italy
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Wine in Tuscany | DOCG Brunello di Montalcino

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The unfamiliar world of the small wineries of Montalcino

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Frazioni Montalcino

Montelifrè	Sant'Angelo in Colle	Camigliano
Brunello di Montalcino
The Civic and Dioceses Museum (Museo Civico e Diocesano d’Arte Sacra) is housed in the adjacent convent of the Sant'Agistino church. The museum houses one of the most important collections of medieval art in the province of Siena. Within the monastery complexof Sant'Agostino, an experiential L'Oro di Montalcino trail and a shrine to Montalcino's important wine were installed. The Temple of Brunello was meant as an exciting, immersive journey allowing visitors to discover Brunello di Montalcino. The Temple of Brunello di Montalcino is not a tribute to an extraordinary wine, but mostly a disregard for the authenticity and inestimable value of the Museum's collection. It is a demonstration of how a banal commercial spirit can corrupt and twist the soul of a cultural heritage into a caricature of its grandeur.

Chiesa di Sant'Agostino	Interno della Chiesa di Sant'Agostino a Montalcino, dopo il restauro	Museo Diocesano di Arte Sacra, convento di Sant'Agostino, Montalcino

Il chiostro scoperto, il chiostro estivo del monastero, convento di Sant'Agostino, Montalcino	Tempio del Brunello, espressione dell’ispirazione e del lavoro creativo che la terra di Montalcino (Complesso Sant'Agostino, Montalcino)	L'Enoteca Bistrot del Tempio del Brunello nel chiostro scoperto

Montalcino, Sagra del Tordo	Caffè Fiaschetteria Italiana 1888, Montalcino, un polo d’incontro enologico e culturale dei produttori local i	Brunello Wine tasting in Enoteca la Fortezza di Montalcino, a medieval castle in the heart of Montalcino)

Castello Banfi, Montalcino	Brunello di Montalcino vineyards, Montalcino	Tenuta Il Poggione Sant'Angelo in Colle
Events \| Notte Bianca a Montalcino Autumn festival \| Sagra del Tordo and the Torneo di Apertura in Montalcino A holiday in Tuscany This sun-drenched land of Tuscany has become synonymous with the ideal life. But it didn't happen by chance. Since the Etruscans, the independence-loving Tuscans have treated their breathtaking countryside with sagacious respect and built hamlets and hill towns in which they perfected a culture of simplicity, beauty, neighborliness, good food, and love of daily life. Situated just beyond the southern edge of the Brunello wine-producing area, and midway between Montalcino and Cinigiano, città del vino, the property could not be better designed and located for a holiday that combines lazy days of dolce far niente with sightseeing and wine-tasting in some of the most beautiful areas of southern Tuscany.
«E poi, all'improvviso, si apre uno scenario. Le colline si allontanano, lentamente e con cautela. Rimani immobile, come se andarsene sarebbe un tradimento.» ‘And then, suddenly, a view opens up. The hills recede, slowly and cautiously. You stand still, as if to leave would be a betrayal.’

La Maremma Toscana, l'antichissimo territorio abitato da Etruschi, il fascino di una terra misteriosa [6]
Nestled amidst the picturesque vine-covered hills and olive groves of the enchanting southernTuscan countryside, the holiday villa near Montalcino, a charming gem of rustic elegance, welcomes weary travelers with its centuries-old stone façade, ivy-clad walls, and terracotta roof tiles, offering an idyllic retreat where the old world charm of the region harmoniously mingles with modern comforts, as guests step inside to discover a spacious interior adorned with exposed wooden beams, terracotta-tiled floors, and tasteful décor that exudes a sense of timeless sophistication, while large windows frame panoramic vistas of rolling vineyards and Maremma macchiato, providing a backdrop that encapsulates the essence of Tuscany. And as the sun sets over the horizon, the villa's sprawling garden, replete with oleander, fragrant lavender, and a tranquil swimming pool, transforms into a magical oasis where evenings are spent savoring locally-sourced wine and savoring the rich flavors of Tuscan cuisine under the canopy of stars, making it a truly unforgettable destination for those seeking an authentic and indulgent Tuscan experience. Traveling in Tuscany\| Famous holiday houses in Tuscany\| Podere Santa Pia

Podere Santa Pia, mystic holiday home in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma	A beautiful early evening by the pool, in the resplendent Tuscan sun, time takes on a languid quality	Visia da Podere Santa Pia, fino al mare e Montecristo

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Early morning light at the private swimming pool at Podere Santa Pia	A beautiful spring morning by the pool, a natural jewel nestled amidst the verdant Tuscan hill	The night pool at Podere Santa Pia exudes a hypnotic sense of purity
Montalcino \| Restaurants in Montalcino and Sant'Angelo in Colle The majestic Abbey of Sant' Antimo is one of the many unspoilt landmarks that are located in the surrounding countryside of Montalcino. The abbey is situated between Podere Santa Pia and Montalcino.

The beautiful medieval Abbey of Sant'Antimo