Montalcino Area Information

Montalcino can be described as a classic Tuscan hill town and it is situated south of Siena in the traditional Tuscany countryside that creates those lovely warm images. It is a fantastic location form which to explore southern Tuscany from your Tuscany villa or the neighbouring Umbira or northenr Lazio. You can also experience Tuscany town life by renting a Tuscany apartment in Montalcino itself.

The walled town is overlooked by the castle which could come from an Italian fairytale setting. There is also the Madonna del Soccorso to the north west of the walls, and the San Francesco church to the north east, giving plenty to ecplore. The almost perfect hisotrical town is surrounded by rolling hills, vineyards, orchards, olive groves and ancient oaks which could almost come from a film setting. Within easy access and worth visiting are the abbeys of Sant'Antimo and Monte Oliveto, Montepulciano, famous for its wine, is also within easy striking distance.

Montalcino has risen from the poorest locality in Siena in the 1960's to the secodn richest today and it is a wonderful location to base yourself for your Tuscany villa holiday or tuscany apartment vacation. This change in fortune is mostly due to the wines with the kost famous and expensive being the Brunello. There is also production of high quality olive oil and honey in this area. Take a drive to explore the wonderful countryside, eat al fresco and vsiit the various mediaeval towns for a fascinating holiday in Tuscany.

Montalcino Apartments & Villas