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WINTER IN MONTEPULCIANO: CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES AND MORE

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Montepulciano does not slow down in winter. This is the best time of the year for unique activities Here some of our favorite! OUTDOOR ACTIVITY forget the gloomy winter scenario, Tuscany hills region can offer splendid days with dramatic views like the one below.  Brisk morning walks will reward you with the beauty of the landscapes, dramatic skies, great pictures and a good excuse to indulge with another winter treat: food! view of the hills and valleys in a typical winter morning from Montepulciano FOOD SCENE OK cherry season is over but for the foodies visiting this part of Tuscany may be even better as it is the only time of the year where you can get some delicatessen. Truffles first but also mushrooms and venison, turnip greens (with sausages), kale (in Ribollita soup), boar (stewed with olives) and the omnipresent freshly-pressed olive oil (bruschetta!). All restaurants in Montepulciano are open during November and December months and boasting best season recipes. Some will clos