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A hilltop medieval village with stone buildings, a prominent church with bell tower, surrounded by cypress and olive trees, overlooking a patchwork valley of cultivated fields and vineyards characteristic of Tuscany's Val d'Orcia. - Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexels
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Montalcino

A deep dive into Montalcino's lesser-visited back lanes and family cellars that locals favor over the famous tasting rooms.

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A hilltop medieval village with stone buildings, a prominent church with bell tower, surrounded by cypress and olive trees, overlooking a patchwork valley of cultivated fields and vineyards characteristic of Tuscany's Val d'Orcia. - Photo by Andrea Piacquadio on Pexelsdestination guide

Montalcino Unfiltered: Tuscany's Hilltop Village Beyond the Brunello Crowds

Beyond the big Brunello estates, Montalcino's smallest cellars open only by appointment. Here's how to taste them, climb the fortress, and stay long enough to notice the difference.

Alex Moreau

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