Wine towns of Montepulciano

The beginning of the cultivation of the vine Montepulciano dates back to ancient times, some vineyards on the hills of the town date back to Etruscan times (the Etruscans were among the first to cultivate the vine in Italy).
Founded by the Roman gens of the public (hence Publicianus Mount), the country has preserved its historic center, dotted with monuments, palaces and churches that are an important cultural heritage. Despite its beauty the reputation of this country is always linked to its product more sought after, the Vino Nobile, whose existence is attested by a document of 1829 (Nobile di Montepulciano was the first wine to achieve DOCG).


The summer in this place is full of events: from late July to early August, begins with the “Cantiere Internazionale d’Arte”, in mid-August is the bruscello (musical representation of events in the Middle Ages) to end with ” Bravio of Barrels “, at the end of August, where the barrels are rolled by the” pushers “who represent the eight districts. The festival is accompanied by gastronomic meetings at the booths of their respective districts.

Region: Tuscany
Province: Siena
Zip: 53045
Mileage: 65 from Siena, 55 from Arezzo, Grosseto from 100, 135 from Florence
Prefix: 00578
Altitude: 605 ​​meters asl
Population: about 14,150
Accommodation: Hotels 14 ***, 8 **, 14 az. farmhouses and restaurants
Hectares planted: 1,825
Total acres: 16,560
Average annual production (hl): 58,000
Crops: Sangiovese, Blackthorn Gentile, Canaiolo
Wineries: 200
DOCG wines: Nobile di Montepulciano, Chianti Colli Senesi, Chianti
DOC wines: Rosso di Montepulciano, Bianco Vergine Valdichiana, Vin Santo di Montepulciano