Friday, February 24, 2012

What a difference a week makes in Montalcino

The following pictures are from the same place in Montalcino. The only difference is one week. The top picture was taken on the 17th February and the bottom picture on 24th February.








Sunday, February 19, 2012

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Snow in the home of Brunello, Montalcino

 
Upon our arrival in Montalcino we were excited to find a winter wonderland of beautiful snow.



We are told that this is not a regular occurrence and many winters will be without snow



Whilst difficult for local business and traffic the scenery was just spectacular






Looking over the Val D'Orcia. Normally the view is a patchwork of green vineyards, olive groves and ploughed fields






Looking toward Pienza and Montepulciano






Yes these are vineyards.



The snow in the last week has been very intense.













The beautiful Val D'Orcia

We expect the snow to be gone within the week and primavera (spring) to emerge



Ciao e baci a tutti



Carolyna e Alan