Famous for the world renowned Brunello di Montalcino it also has a long history of fighting adversaries intent on taking control of the town. It was a strong supporter of Siena against Firenze and was the last bastion for the Sienese aristocracy escaping after Siena fell
Below are some pics of the town we love.
From Piazza Cavour, looking toward the centre of Montalcino, a town with 2,500 inhabitants.
Soemtimes very quiet.
Sometimes busy.
The town sits 560 metres above sea level perched above the Val D'orcia.
From Montalcino with Brunello vineyards in the foreground.
Autumn morning with mist over the Val D'orcia.
Montalcino is very rarely covered in mist being so high.
A brunello vineyard surrounded by morning mist.
Beautiful autumn morning.
From Montalcino looking east.
Balcony sitting atop the Val D'orcia.
Flowers and rainbow.
Beautiful autumn morning.
Dinner with Alberto and Barbara.
Dinner at Alberto's house.
Barbara with the pecorino.
Lorenzo and Roberto at dinner. Roberto is a Brunello producer.
At Roberto's vineyard with wife Sandra and Barbara.
Walking up to the house.
Through the vines to the house.
Lunch with Cristian and Claudia at Da Roberto in Montisi.
And...Tatufo (truffle) season with the much prized White truffle.
So bella citta, Montalcino
Baci a tutti
Carolyna e Alan
Looking at that food you'd better be doing heaps of walking! In particular, love the photo 'through the vines to the house' - what beautiful light.
ReplyDeleteYes we are. The food and hospitality was overwhelming
ReplyDeleteHope one day you can enjoy it with us
Alan
oooh....can't wait to see it!!!! I love the size of that pecorino cheese. My fav risotto recipe has it in it and it is so hard to find here so I can't wait to try some!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos of Montalcino. I can't wait to get back to lovely Italy.
ReplyDeleteYes Debra. We all suffer the same fate... a love of Italy, the people and its history.
ReplyDeleteBack to Montalcino for Natale
Ciao
Alan