Sienna and Montepulciano

Busy day in Tuscany exploring Sienna in the morning and Montepulciano (where the film Twilight was shot) in the afternoon. In between was what should have been a simple journey but...David thinks he may have misprogrammed the satnav...Melanie is certain he did! Saw a bit more of the countryside than intended. Bonus was being able to refill the gas cylinder en route, something that we had heard can be difficult or impossible in Italy.
Both towns are stunning, perched high on hilltops with amazing views. Did a wine tasting in Monte but surprisingly Montepulchiano grapes are not grown here! So the local wine was OK but not what was hoped for.Read more