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

The surroundings of Mount Amiata, an ancient dormant volcano which still bears underground geothermal activity results in many natural hot springs and geysers. Few of them were known and used since remote times especially as relief to pilgrims or army crossing our lands and are still in use today, often transformed in modern Spas. Most of the hot springs are within private establishments (Spas or Hotel) where you need to buy an entrance which will give you access to dressing room, showers and other services.  Check the websites below for access conditions, rates and opening times. Here all the closest thermal baths to Montepulciano and estimated driving time. CHIANCIANO TERME (about 20 min) Recently renovated SPA and hot spring complex with easy access and parking Official website: https://www.piscinetermalitheia.it/en/

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...

During Summer months (March-October) you shouldn't miss a steep but rewarding climb to the Town Hall's roof and belfry.  This is part of the view (looking South) from the belfry Visitors can access the terrace (entrance ticket € 2.50) or climb up the stairs to the belfry (€ 5.00), where they can enjoy a spectacular view of the surrounding valleys, along with a breathtaking overview of Piazza Grande and the entire town.  Tickets are available at the Town Hall main entrance desk. The access may have restrictions in case of bad weather or during special events. Enquiries +39 0578757341 The gateway to  apartment rentals in  Montepulciano Via del Poliziano 38 - 53045 Montepulciano - Siena - Toscana cell/wa +39 351 7686640 & +39 366 6428849  www.montefelix.com  

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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