A hilltop town crowned by a fourteenth-century fortress, the last stronghold of the Sienese republic.
Its slopes produce Brunello di Montalcino, one of Italy's most prestigious and age-worthy reds.
When to visit Montalcino
Average highs and lows across the year.
What to see first
Montalcino Fortress
Siena's 1361 pentagon fortress in Montalcino, its last stronghold, now a Brunello wine bar.
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What to eat, and drink
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