Staying in Montepulciano: how to get the most out of it

Il Villaggio e il Castello di Babbo riempiono di magia il centro di Montepulciano Torna a Montepulciano Il Villaggio di Natale, con tantissime novità e sorprese per tutta la famiglia. Un’esperienza unica per grandi e piccini, un modo nuovo e divertente per trascorrere in armonia e tranquillità i giorni dell’Avvento e delle festività natalizie, immersi in un’ambientazione da favola, in uno dei luoghi più belli del mondo. All’interno del villaggio vi aspettano le caratteristiche casette in legno del più grande mercatino di Natale del Centro Italia, in cui trovare tantissime idee regalo per sé e per i propri cari. Non mancate poi di visitare il Castello di Babbo Natale, un'esperienza che saprà regalare emozioni indimenticabili a tutta la famiglia! Sul sito dell’evento, tutte le informazioni e i giorni di apertura.  http://www. nataleamontepulciano.it/ The gateway to  apartment rentals in  Montepulciano Via del Poliziano 38 - 53045 Montepulciano - Siena - Toscana cell/wa +39 ...

The reputed magazine "Lonely Planet Italia" just released (August 2020) a special guide to the surrounding areas of Montepulciano and the Sienese Chiana valley.  You can download the Italian version here: https://www.stuartview.com/images/documents/lonelyplanet.pdf 

Where to book a local cooking class in or around the town a pasta making class Montepulciano's culinary scene is particularly lively not only because it lays on a solid century old tradition but also because of a new generation of cooks and chefs enhanced it combining research, innovation and know how. Many are the regional recipes that contributed to make the Italian cuisine worldwide renowned, so why don't you try to get its secrets by attending one of the several cooking class offered by restaurants or private chefs? Here few addresses to check out: Agriturismo Le Caggiole (located in countryside at short driving distance from Montepulciano) https://www.cookingclasseslecaggiole.it/  Ristorante Logge del Vignola http://www.leloggedelvignola.com/en/cooking-classes/ Claudia Iasenza Chef - Ristorante il Covo (just outside the town) https://www.ristoranteilcovo.net/it/cooking-class   Ristorante Gattavecchi (located next door to Stuart View's apartments) https://www.facebook.c...

Although the "Pearl of the Renaissance" as it is called Montepulciano would probably deserve a longer stay, two days are enough to get the spirit (and the wine) of the town.  This is my personal itinerary: FIRST STEP: After you've checked in to one of our MONTEFELIX apartments or other properties you should start from the historic cellars of 👉  Cantine Gattavecchi (2 on the above map) by the church of Santa Maria then continue up the hill and visit the 👉  old Fortress - Fortezza - (3 on the above map) built in 1200 in the highest part of the town. After a thorough renovation it hosts now the Association of the Wine Producers and offer an incredible tasting room and a beautiful panoramic garden overlooking the surrounding valleys, especially at sunset. You can taste there the wine from the most important local wineries and get many information about the the wine world including arranging further visit to wineries or other monumental cellars.  So these are definite...

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 ...