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

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 è uno dei luoghi di produzione vinicola più antichi d'Italia. Il suo vino aveva già una fama alla fine dell'VIII sec. (più di 1200 anni fa) ed è menzionato più volte sin dal Medioevo in letteratura. Nei tempi moderni, il vino prodotto a Montepulciano ha continuato ad essere apprezzato e ha ottenuto la DOC Denominazione di Origine Controllata nel 1966 (una delle prime in Italia) e poi la DOCG Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (Origine Garantita) ) nel 1980. Il Rosso di Montepulciano e il Vino Nobile di Montepulciano sono i due vini rossi prodotti all'interno dei vigneti che circondano la città di Montepulciano, in Italia. Le due cose da sapere: Il vino Nobile e Rosso di Montepulciano è ottenuto principalmente dal vitigno Sangiovese (conosciuto localmente come Prugnolo gentile) minimo 70%, assemblato con Canaiolo Nero 10% –20% e piccole quantità di altre varietà locali come il Mammolo. Il vino viene affinato in botti di rovere per 2 anni; tre anni...

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The following is a partial and "ongoing" list of recommended restaurants in central Montepulciano.  The ones under the city center section are all reachable by short walk from any MONTEFELIX apartments Hand made tagliatelle with wild boar sauce one of the regional recipe CITY CENTER (within the city walls) OSTERIA "GATTAVECCHI" Via di Collazzi, 74 - by Santa Maria Church. Tel +39 0578 757110. www.gattavecchi.it ($)($$)(Informal/Dressy)(Traditional&Creative). Always open for lunch in Summer. Closed for dinner on Mondays and Tuesdays. Closing times may change with the season. Located by the historic cellar of the Gattavecchi winery, it boasts one of the best sunset terraces, and an amazing dining room (former monastery's refectory) with access to the underground cellars. Simple but outstanding menu based on traditional recipes with an exotic touch (Lilian, the chef is Brazilian). The wines are those produced by the winery. OSTERIA "ACQUACHETA" Via d...

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 ...