Montepulciano
A Renaissance hill town famous for the noble wine Vino Nobile, with underground cellars and a grand central square.
Perched on a limestone ridge between the Val di Chiana and the Val d'Orcia, Montepulciano's main street climbs from the city gate to the Piazza Grande, lined with Renaissance palazzi and wine cellars. Visit the ancient cellars beneath the town, such as Cantina De Ricci and Contucci, and taste Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The Piazza Grande was a filming location for The Twilight Saga: New Moon, and the town hall tower can be climbed. Outside the town stands the Tempio di San Biagio. Florence is about 120 km away, roughly 1.5 hours by car, so driving is the easiest way to visit. It can be combined with Pienza in a single day.
Opening hours
Open all day; cellar approx. 10:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Tempio di San Biagio
- Monticchiello
- Villa La Foce
- Pienza
- Cappella della Madonna di Vitaleta
- Podere Belvedere
- Bagno Vignoni
- San Quirico d'Orcia