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5 +n n n n never-ending vineyards and where the heat is served in a wine glass in the majority of the 250 wine cellars spread out in one of the oldest wine regions in Europe. Montalcino: The cradle of great drinking! "#$%%&%' ()**!+,- #!.&(!. /.0&) 1Val d Orcia you through the stunning Tuscan scenery, undulating and dotted with cypress trees, to the city of Montalcino, which dominates This charming medieval town was originally military, serving of the Republic of Siena - a walled perimeter of the city was built just as you can see it today. Access to the enclosure is through the Porta al Cassero, one of the six gates to the city that are preserved almost intact. From here a stone ramp will lead you to the entrance to stroll through its inner courtyard, contemplating the ruins of the old church of Sant Giles and access the Bastion of San Giovanni, currently occupied by an interesting wine bar. This is a good place typical products of the area such as Grappa of Brunello or the traditional cantucci suggestion would be to accompany it with a bottle of Muscat wine. In front of the ramp of the fortress, enter the old town by the Via Ricasoli, one of the main axes of the town, and approach the Palazzo Pieri-Nerli a good example of the typical architecture of Sant Agostino, founded by the Augustinian monks at the end of the Museum of sacred art with ceramics of the Etruscan era, paintings from the school of Siena and pieces found in the neighbouring From the museum complex head through the narrow via Bandi to piazzas Garibaldi and Del Popolo, nerve centres of the current Palazzo Comunale piazza, you can cantina in town, the Fiaschetteria Italiana which Italian Art Nouveau beginning of the 20th century, accompanying their debates with a glass of the local Brunello wine. Today you can join the Italian tradition and enjoy your aperitivo with fetunta To complete your tour of Montalcino, a last gastronomic stop is the Il Grappolo Blu tavern, which specialises in old Tuscan recipes. And if you like it hot, a good option is to ask for the ribollita soup The Brunello Route A 22 n2 3 2 boast such seal of guarantee as well. One of them is the Brunello de Montalcino, made from the native grape Sangiovese, one of the wineries of the Biondi-Santi family, whose founder, Ferrucio Biondi- are among the most prestigious in the world. During your visit to the wineries you will see the private collection of bottles of Dottore Franco Biondi-Santi, the current owner, who holds some of the bottles of incalculable value for Another proposal on wines that you should not miss is the wellknown, the most popular and visited of the region s wineries. Its fame is due not only to its unique red Brunello s that you can taste and buy here, but due to its spectacular location in a fortress on a hill. In addition to the visit between wine barrels, a must are the interiors of this medieval castle, whose origins go back to the time of the Etruscans. Precisely linked to this past, elaborates an Etruscan sauce, a type of balsamic vinegar, whose recipe is lost in history and whose balsameria in the former stables of the fortress, today converted into the Glass Museum. This fragile collection has pieces from the Egyptians to the present time, from the Roman Empire or from the Venetian designed by Spanish geniuses Dalí and Picasso at the beginning of Before leaving the castle, do not miss the boutique, where as a Murano $%&'(#)&*+,'#!/

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9 An n n n 4 56 Brunello of Montalcino in the cellars of the winemaker Donatella Cinelli Colombini. In a land with strong wine traditions handed down from fathers to sons, Donatella s family broke the rules by setting some caves completely managed by women. She and her daughter Violante or any of the employees of the property are responsible of showing you the wine cellars and leading the different wine tastings, among them that stands out is the delicious Progetto Prime Donne. of the Val d Orcia On the Via Francigena 7,8!# &%' 8$"# 9! #.$! &% # )# :)**.,);" *!); #, <,8!=>!"?!0&)**+ in the southern region of Tuscany, where during the Middle Ages the Via Francigena, an important pilgrim road which started in fell into disuse during the Renaissance, and although today some sections have been set up, it is not possible to walk the path in its entirety. In the Montalcino region, one of the greatest exponents in this ancient pilgrimage route is the Abbey of Sant Antimo, a beautiful Romanesque work of Italian travertine, whose current Charlemagne on his way along the Via Francigena, who founded this place as a thank you for having survived the terrible plague that devastated Europe at that time. Romantic Tuscany I 4 4 n n n there are unique stately villas surrounded by cypresses, medieval castles and refurbished, rustic countryside borgos... all of them converted in charming accommodations. Castiglion del Bosco Who said that the countryside lodgings are incompatible with the most exquisite luxury? That is something he decided to buy this ancient rural village and convert it into a destination for guests looking for exclusivity. The Borgo historical farmhouses scattered around the property are now luxurious villas that often host world celebrities during their holidays. close friend, the interior designer Teresa Burgisser, were in charge of the spa with exclusive products from La Prairie for the facials and the own designed line for the oils branded The Spa at Rosewood $%&'(#)&*+,'#121