It’s easy to fall in love with Montalcino. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is a fortressed Tuscan village two hours from Florence. Stone-cast medieval walls dating to the 13th century surround the hilltop town, dripping in bucolic charm. The meandering cobblestone streets, bell towers, and sun-soaked piazzas soak and glisten in the Tuscan sunlight. The village is lined with artisanal shops, rustic Italian restaurants, and enotecas or wine shops stacked with the two wines that define the region – Brunello di Montalcino and the younger version, Rosso di Montalcino.
You will find a slew of vantage points to take in the views of the tiled ochre roofs, undulating lands,
