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    • TravelerTour to Italy 2024
      Day 15

      Sienna and Montepulciano

      April 2 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C

      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

    • Europe!
      Day 11–12

      Montepulciano (Tuscany)

      May 16 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C

      Ahh the lovely Tuscany region... some vino on the beautiful hills of Montalcino, Piensa and Montepulciano was just what we needed after the chaos of Florence. It was only for one day and night but it was a magical part of the trip. Montepulciano felt like our first taste of true Italy.Read more

    • TravelerItaly
      Day 5

      Driving to Cortona

      October 25, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C

      A driver picked us up on Acquaviva and drive us very fast on a narrow road to Cortona. Watch the video as he drives us quickly up a narrow steep street to our hotel in Cortona. He stopped the car in the middle of the steep street and said “OK!” when we arrived at our hotel. We will stay here two nights.Read more

    • TravelerRundreise Toskana
      Day 9

      Montepulciano

      July 20, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 34 °C

      Jetzt aber wirklich der allerletzte Städtetrip. Montepulciano, zum Teil Drehort des zweiten Teils der Biss-Reihe. Namentlich genannt als Volterra, wurde wirklich gedreht in Montepulciano.
      Morgen geht's dann ans Meer und es gibt sicher nicht mehr so viele Footprints.Read more

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    • Diane and DarrylAmsterdam and Italy
      Day 21

      Montepulciano and theVal D’Orcia

      April 20, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 61 °F

      Montepulciano is in the “Vino Nobile” wine region, where the grape variety is still Sangiovese, like Chianti Classico, but it is more likely to be blended with other varietals.

      We are staying in the heart of this old medieval city, which sits high on a hill. In fact, our guest house has many different levels, and we can go out the front door and be on the upper road, or the back door to reach the lower road.

      After cheerful banter at breakfast from our exuberant B&B host, Roberto, we set out to explore the upper part of the town, using Rick Steves’ book. One recommended stop was to the store and workshop of coppersmith Ramaio Cesare.

      Cesare’s store has many beautiful pieces of copper cookware and decorative pieces. His workshop is full of tools and copper pieces, old smelting equipment and many photos of his work, including the copper top of the Duomo in Siena and the piece he designed and personally delivered to Pope Benedict. We probably spent 45 minutes with Cesare, and not a word of English was spoken by him. He is passionate about his work, and quite a character.

      After a traditional Tuscan lunch of pasta or fondue, we got the car from the parking lot (this is a pedestrian town, for the most part), to explore the countryside — the Val d’Orcia—a UNESCO World Heritage site. We stopped in more medieval villages and a village with thermal baths. There we came upon a car race, the Mille Miglia, which passes through the village. Vintage cars make a round trip from Brescia (north, near Milan) to Rome, and back.      Read more

    • Toskana mit dem Kastenwagen
      Day 8

      Montepulciano

      May 5 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C

      Weiterfahrt nach Pienza, dort keinen Parkplatz bekommen, weiter nach Montalcino, dort war der Parkplatz sehr weit außerhalb und keine Busanbindung. Weiterfahrt nach Montepulciano, dort einen freien Stellplatz in der Nähe eines Gymnasiums bekommen. Von dort zu Fuß in den Ort gelaufen. Durch den Ort geschlendert, alles angeschaut, dann eine sehr schöne Gaststätte gefunden, sehr lecker gegessen und eine Weinverkostung mit dem sehr teuren Brunello, Chianti und Montepulciano gemacht. Wieder zurück gelaufen und die Nacht im Camper verbracht.Read more

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    • TravelerL’Italia, Il Mio Cuore - 2022
      Day 11

      Caffe Poliziano, Montepulciano

      September 14, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 25 °C

      After yesterday’s exciting day out exploring Assisi and our car failing us, we chose to spend today exploring the steep streets of Montepulciano. One thing I realised this morning is that we actually didn’t need to leave the apartment at the crack of dawn to watch the sunrise yesterday - we can see it from our kitchen window. I will add that I do have to be on tiptoes to see it and I do get a much better view with one foot on a chair and the other foot in the sink. This is the only way I can manage to get my phone and camera out of the window to take photos of the view and not lose hold of my phone or camera entirely. It is worth the effort, believe me.

      Anyway, we are starting to fall into the Italian way of things - breakfast at 11 after a lovely lie in (well for Brad. I was standing in the kitchen sink taking photos as the sun rose). We ventured out for breakfast at Caffe Poliziano where we enjoyed a very delicious breakfast while sat on a tiny balcony with stunning views of the Valdichiana. We certainly put our trust in the supports for the balcony and I was still a bit concerned that the karma gods might still be annoyed with Brad. Thankfully it seems we paid the price yesterday and we survived our beautiful breakfast location.

      We spent the rest of the day strolling the laneways and streets of Montepulciano, admiring the beautiful historic buildings, tasting some local wines, buying a unique piece of art, oohing and ahhing over more expansive views before succumbing to a siesta. With an overcast day it felt just right to embrace the Italian way even more.      Read more

    • TravelerL’Italia, Il Mio Cuore - 2022
      Day 14

      Ristorante Degli Archi, Montepulciano

      September 17, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C

      With the weather being overcast we decided to have a relaxing last day in Montepulciano. We enjoyed a last stroll through town, checked out a few of the shops, churches and wine cellars before having lunch at the very eccentric Ristorante Degli Archi, a restaurant that has been operating for 126 years under the one family.

      With amazing views overlooking the gorgeous valley, the interior is just as interesting with its bright pink walls, mismatched furniture and decor items, and a very eclectic decorating style. It is a feast for the eyes. It was such a great experience with the owner being a very engaging man with his limited English. Once he found out we were Australian he went on to tell us about the famous Australian actors who had eaten there and even pulled out his phone to show us his photos. Among the past famous clientele were Russel Crowe, Cate Blanchett, Dustin Hoffman, Jack Nicolson, Muhammad Ali, Robert Patterson (for all those Twilight fans) and Sophia Loren, who the owner said was his girlfriend, but he couldn’t tell his wife.

      He also schooled me on how to hold a wine glass and I almost got a smack on the wrist for doing it wrong. He was a brilliant host and added to our experience. And to make things even better our food was amazing. It was the perfect lunch for our last day here.      Read more

    • ISSKOS REISETAGEBUCH 2023
      Day 10

      AUF IN DIE TOSKANA

      October 27, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C

      Gestern Morgen haben wir völlig vergeblich die Burg auf der Suche nach Anzeichen für einen schönen Sonnenaufgang umrundet, aber nur dicke dunkle Regenwolken gesichtet, die - als wir zurück am Womo waren - sich all ihrer Tropfen entledigten ... uns sollte das nicht stören, hieß doch der Plan " Auf in die Toskana " ...
      Ich hab mich dazu in meine Autobox gekuschelt und mich gut 3 Stunden wieder unzählige Kurven rauf und runter chauffieren lassen, schließlich mussten wir die Apenninen überqueren, um zu unserem Tagesziel der mittelalterlichen Hügelstadt Montepulciano zu gelangen ...
      In schon gewohnter Manier - ich schnüffelnd /neugierig und meine Beiden fotografierend/ staunend schlenderten wir bis zum Abend durch die verwinkelten, alten Gassen.
      Zwischenrein gab es für meine Zweifüßler zuerst einen Muntermacher und später - das darf in dieser Stadt, die für ihre Weine in Kennerkreisen weltbekannt ist, einen Schoppen des edlen roten Rebensaftes.
      Für mich dagegen ging es zu aufregenden Geräten ...ich war ganz außer mir, was die mit meiner Mum machten, hin und her wurde sie geschaukelt und gewippt ...mir war das anfangs überhaupt nicht geheuer ...
      Ich hab mich von diesen ganzen Abenteuern dann unter dem Tisch in einer kleinen familiengeführten Pizzeria, abseits der Touristenroute erholt, während meine Zweifüßler ordentlich geschlemmt und dem Hauswein zugesprochen 😉 haben.
      Gut das sie mich mit dabei hatten ... ich hab sie sicher zum Womo geleitet ...
      HEUT Morgen hat es mit einem schönen Sonnenaufgang wieder geklappt und ich konnte mir die ersten Strahlen auf mein Fell scheinen lassen ...      Read more

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    • TravelerL’Italia, Il Mio Cuore - 2022
      Day 14

      Chiesa di Sant'Agostino, Montepulciano

      September 17, 2022 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C

      With lunch over we planned to wander a bit more but the rain started and it was freezing. Thankfully the Chiesa Di Sant’Agostino was open so we could duck inside to stay dry and warm up, and of course, have a look around - you know we can’t resist a church. Sant’Agostino is the oldest remaining church in Montepulciano and building began in 1285. With its weathered stone facade I was quite surprised by its interior. It is a very simple church and with the simplicity is a touch of elegance, until you start looking at some of the art and statues. There are some weird art and statue choices, and a nativity scene that takes up a stage in a side room that just seems out of place. The fairy lights and pile of cords and plugs really don’t add to the overall look. It is unusual to say the least.

      On the high altar is a wooden crucifix attributed to Donatello and even that looked too modern against the elegant backdrop. With the Duomo of Montepulciano being closed for renovations, at least we got to see one church here in Montepulciano.      Read more

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