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

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...

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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...