We have been in Montepulciano for 4 nights now, with two to go. Tuscany is very pretty, and Montepulciano in particular is a very nice place to stay. Our "agriturismo" is wonderful, basically our own little cottage with kitchen. So we have been cooking Italian food, drinking the local Vino Nobile wine, and enjoying morning runs through the vineyards and olive groves. We've also done a wine tour to a couple of vinyards and cellars, and tasted lots of local cheeses, wines, olive oils, and more. Many of the local food specialties are great, including "panforte" almond & fig fruitcake, "pici" which is like a really thick sphaghetti, and lots more.
Our first day here we managed to arrive in time to watch the Bravio Delle Botti (medieval festival and barrel race) which was really interesting:
We have been taking tons of pictures, it is very difficult to just choose one or two to put up here... Here's a view from near the top of the city at dusk.
Hard to believe we've been away for almost 1 month now, the time is going quickly!
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Hi, Claire, it looks like a great trip so far! I really envy how much time you are spending in Montepulciano - I think I was there for all of an afternoon. Ron Garrow from North Bend e-mailed today to say he wanted us to get working on his project again. I told him you were off but Phil and I would do the work (since we aren't smart enough to be off having an adventure like you and Torrey!). Katy
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