The charm of Montalcino, a cozy Italian town with a population of only five thousand, in picturesque landscapes, as if drawn to the Creators according to all the rules of color: the red soil of Tuscany is colored by bright green stripes of vineyards and silvery-green "chess fields" of olive trees . In the environment of winemakers and connoisseurs of wine, Montalcino is known primarily as the birthplace of the famous "Brunello", an unusually aromatic wine of 5 years old, already known since the 15th century . Other objects of tourist interest here - impressive a medieval fortress with towers which offers an even more inspiring view of the surrounding countryside, churches with magnificent frescoes of the Siena school and ... another wine - a young "rosso di Montalcino" . Among the local "chips" - excursions to wineries, which in the region as many as three hundred, and the jazz festival .
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How to get to Montalcino
The nearest airport is in Siena, which is separated from Montalcino 42 km. From Russia, it may be more convenient to land in Florence or Pisa - 110 and 150 km, respectively, then take the bus or rail to Siena, and from there continue to Montalcino.
"By land" to Montalcino is the most convenient way to get from Siena : Six times a day from the Sienna bus station are sent inter-city bus Tra-in. Travel time is about 1, 5 hours, the trip will cost 4, 5 EUR
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Transport in the city
Thanks to the small distances around Montalcino it is quite possible move on foot, the historic center and can be bypassed for half an hour. It must be remembered, however, that the city is located on a fairly steep hill, so the walk will turn into an excellent training for calf muscles. Another option is to take a taxi, although some streets are pedestrian, and you will still need to move around with your own.
Hotels Montalcino
In Montalcino no more than ten small hotels, all - "two-piece", "treshki" or guest houses not marked with asterisks (which does not detract from their values) .Most work on a "bed and breakfast" system and has outdoor swimming pools .For accommodation, ask for an average of 100-150 USD .At the hotels there are certainly enotecs and whole wine cellars where you can enjoy the wonderful "Brunello" and other wines of the region .Some hotels are open directly to wine farms, and guests, in addition to standard services, are offered such exotic activities as grapevine care and, in the season, grape harvesting .
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Kitchen and restaurants
The gastronomic traditions of Montalcino are first and foremost good home-made pasta accompanied by no less remarkable wine. Tourists are compulsorily offered a local specialty - the so-called "badly cut pasta", maltagliati, which is the most delicious that you can find in this dish, namely - the wrong form of trimming from the "sheets". "Maltagalti" garnished with a variety of sauces and looks like a domestic noodle, adjusted for spicy taste and increased satiety.
Even in Montalcino in honor olives of all kinds of salting, olive oil and fresh vegetables, of which the locals build exceptionally mouth-watering salads.
Wines of Montalcino
"Brunello di Montalcino" is the most famous local wine, made entirely of red grapes of the "sangiovese" variety with a fleshy skin. The aged minimum for 2 years in barrels and another half a year in bottles, "brunello" turns out to be very fragrant, slightly tart and orderly fun. Another kind of wine is ripening for another year to become a "reserve".
"Rosso di Montalcino" is also made from the Sangiovese grapes using the same technology, but ripens only six months in a barrel and six months in a bottle. As a result, the wine is very light, fresh and pleasant, with a slightly noticeable sourness.
Well, lovers of sweet can recommend "moskadello-di-Montalcino", white wine, obtained from grapes of nutmeg varieties. By the way, once the "moskadello" was the main wine product of the region.
- Exit the neighborhood from the observation deck of the fortress.
- Settling "without departing from the cashier" - directly in the wine farm.
- To learn with closed eyes to distinguish between "Brunello" and "Rosso."
- Get addicted to the "bad" pasta and add a couple of centimeters to the waist.
Shopping and shopping
A standard set of souvenirs can be bought in the shops in the historic center of the city. It is better to go for wines directly to wineries or to look into the cellars of the fortress - there is a great honeymoon hiding here.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions Montalcino
The main attraction of Montalcino is a well-preserved 13th century massive fortress built on even more ancient remains of the previous fort. From the "pre-emptiness" sections - fragments of the southern wall, the Cito Santo Martini, the tower of San Giovanni and the ancient basilica, today is a serf chapel.
The church of Sant'Agostino 13 is notable for its façade of Romanesque architecture. In the nearby museum, you can see examples of religious paintings and sculptures, including the statue of the Madonna, which became the symbol of the city. Pay special attention to the terracotta sculptures of the famous Della Robbia school. The churches of St. Peter and St. Francis are interesting with well-preserved frescoes of the 16th century.
The cathedral of Montalcino was built in the 14th century and survived a global restoration in the early 19th century, thanks to which "overgrown" with a mass of neoclassical elements. The center of medieval city life is Piazza del Popolo, on which stands the Town Hall and the Clock Tower (both 14th century) with an amazing clock with one arrow.
Nearby Montalcino is the Benedictine Abbey of Sant'Animate, in which you can see several well-preserved medieval buildings. His pearl is the column capital, on which Daniel is depicted in the lion's trench.
Festivals
Wine lovers and good music are awaited at the Montalcino Wine and Jazz Festival, which is held annually in the second and third week of July. The program includes concerts of famous jazz musicians from all over the world and, of course, tasting "Brunello".