Montepulciano

a wonderful middle age village

Tuscany

discovery Tuscany

TuscanyTuscany extends over the heart of central Italy. Tuscany is especially known for the works of art present in its cities and for the beauty of its landscape, easily accessible by driving along the road. Florence, Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Pistoia, Arezzo, Grosseto, Livorno are the most famous cities, but discover all the little villages around it’s even more exiting: San Gimignano, Pienza, Montalcino, Montepulciano, Cortona  and Volterra for example, are true, perfectly preserved, historical villages that hold invaluable works of art, food tradition, history. One of the best things to do along a Tour in Tuscany is taste all the typical product. Start from the famous wine of Chianti, accompanied …

Monte Pulciano is located in the province of Siena, between Val di Chiana and Val d'Orcia, Montepulciano is a typical Tuscan village of 14,000 inhabitants situated in a hilly area. The backdrop to Montepulciano are in fact olive trees and vineyards and woods of the Val di Chiana. The name of Montepulciano, made from two words Monte and fleas, derives from the Purth, that leader.

Montepulciano is without doubt one of the most beautiful medieval towns of Tuscany, 600 meters above sea level protected by fortification walls still impressively intact. Montepulciano is well known to international tourists for its Renaissance palaces and the sophistication of its churches. The Bravio delle Botti is an important traditional event dating back to the fourteenth century. Each year, the last Sunday of August, in honor of the patron saint St. John the Beheaded, the two main streets of Montepulciano scenario becomes a challenge that has for the 8 Contrade protagonists of Montepulciano. After the flag wavers and the branding of the barrels, the historical parade through the city promises to be the race that begins at 19. Two "pushers" push a barrel, weighing 80 kg over a distance of about 1700 meters, which has as a starting point and goal Colonna del Marzocco Piazza Grande, in front of the Duomo of Montepulciano. The winning Contrada, reached the finish line first, wins the prize, Bravium, or Bravo, that is, a cloth on which is painted the image of the patron saint of the city.

Villa Ardene - Montepulciano (Val d'Orcia)

Wonderful Villa in Montepulciano, panoramic, big garden, swimming pool, barbecue, oven

Agriturismo Ardene is a wonderful Villa in Montepulciano ideal for group of people up to 14 guests. Run by Benedetta, young and friendly owner, Villa Ardene is one of our most beautiful Villa in Val d’Orcia, with tasteful interior and a stunning view on Montepulciano and the typical Tuscan landscape.6 double rooms, a large swimming pool and lots of space outside that make you feeling free and in a real farm. There are indeed also animals near by the building, where to pick up every day your eggs for the breakfast! Benedetta also organizes lots of activities like cooking class, pizza party, and excursions in Val d’Orcia.The lawn is the best part of the property, absolutely well kept, with many species of flowers, trees like chestnuts, olive trees of course, for their own production of excellent oil of olive, and the garden rich of seasonal fruits.The best place to visit Val d’Orcia with your group of friends!

Borgo Casato - Castelnuovo Berardenga (Siena)

wonderful Agriturismo with excellent restaurant, swimming pool, panoramic view on Val d'Orcia

From a restoration of a little Borgo in Val d’Orcia, here the wonderful Agriturismo Borgo Casato, with an excellent restaurant, rooms and apartments available for short or long stay.Borgo Casato enjoys a wonderful panorama of Val d’Orcia and the typical “Crete Senesi”: colourful sweet hills and Casali here and there around the hills. The Agriturismo have also a large swimming pool 18x6 metre, and an excellent restaurant where to enjoy real Tuscan dishes.During the nice season breakfast and dinner are served outside in the garden, in a cosy and informal atmosphere. The rooms and the apartments are new, bright and elegant, ideal for everyone: family, couple or groups. Borgo Casato is a perfect location also for wedding. Borgo Casato is in the heart of Val d’Orcia, and the best place to visit, Pienza, Montepulciano, Siena, Montalcino, are all less than 1 hour driving.

Casa Fabbrini - San Casciano dei Bagni, Siena

excellent Agriturismo with restaurant, elegant interior, friendly owner, top accommodation

“An Agriturismo is always a nice place. Only sometimes is a little home. Or rather a hamlet nestled in the beautiful Val D'Orcia, where to go back happy after a day under the Tuscan sun or relaxing in the baths of San Casciano dei Bagni. Happy because someone is waiting, perhaps in the kitchen while preparing a meal that you might expect.Welcome to Casa Fabbrini.The kitchen is our strong point, because the feeling of the banquet accompanies our family and friends forever, ever since meeting in front of a sunset was the most exciting moment of every holiday. So in every dish there is a story to tell, in every recipe a bit of real life, in every ingredient the respect of the nature that must never be contaminated.Fabbrini House is a farmhouse, but it is also our dream. It is not born with commercial activity and perhaps will never be truly profitable. But we are happy, very happy. And every time a visitor confesses to feel at home, we know that those words is the ultimate meaning of what we have always wanted. "We have put the declaration of Paola and Giorgio Fabbrini instead of our description, because is the best way to feel what you will find in Casa Fabbrini: feel at home away from home. 

Agriturismo Sanguineto - Montepulciano

Agriturismo in Montepulciano, spacious apartments, swimming pool, friendly atmosphere, wine tasting

Agriturismo Sanguineto is certainly the holiday house with the most amazing panorama of our network! Only 4 km from Montepulciano, the Agriturismo enjoy of a pictured view of Val d’Orcia from the swimming pool and the garden. Immersed in a vast olive field, Agriturismo Sanguineto is typical Tuscan country house, with thick wall, imposing structure and a lovely garden that surround all the property. There are 9 apartments, for every need. Each apartment has its own private garden with table and chairs to enjoy the nature and the outside. The interior are really well kept and colourfully furnished.Quiet, super friendly owners (which is also the mayor of Montepulciano!), wonderful panorama, barbecue, in the heart of Val d’Orcia.