In the Tuscany region, in the province of Siena there is a small jewel with ancient atmospheres, sweet scents and a warm welcome. It is the city of Montalcino where one of the most famous wines in the world is produced, the incomparable Brunello di Montalcino.
Name from the ancient origins, it derives from the Latin words Mgr which means monte and ilex which means holm oak and therefore literally the “Mount of Oaks”.
Located at 546 meters above sea level, from its top you can admire wonderful views over the long stretches of vineyards from which the vines that give rise to the famous wine admired all over the world, olive groves and the enchanting surrounding nature typical of green Tuscany. Founded in the 6th century before Christ, it had great strategic importance during the period of maximum flowering of the Renaissance thanks to its important proximity to both the city of Siena and with Florence. Walking through its streets is like taking a journey back in time, when the streets of the city were teeming with merchants and nobility of the time with the their luxurious and elegant outfits.
Here also the palaces are from the Middle Ages, like the enchanting Cathedral of the city or even the building of the municipality of 1200. I went after in the church of Sant'Agostino, where I admire incredible examples of Renaissance art with numerous frescoes of unspeakable beauty.
I can't help but finish visiting this charming city without having tasted its famous wine and therefore I enter the wine shop located inside the fortress where I taste an excellent glass of wine.