Location: Montepulciano
Top Things to do in Montepulciano
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Montepulciano makes a great base for exploring the Tuscan hill towns. Just make sure to pack well-broken-in walking shoes, because cars aren’t allowed in the center of town. Explore the Duomo of Montepulciano and the Palazzo Tarugi… or sample the local wine, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, which has been praised for centuries.
Restaurants in Montepulciano
1. Tenuta Valdipiatta
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 220 reviews
With the spirit of an elegant boutique winery, Tenuta Valdipiatta is pleased to welcome visitors who wish to acquire a deeper knowledge of wine and Extra-Virgin Olive Oil production process. To let our guests enjoy the time spent at Valdipiatta and to satisfy all the expectations connected to a high-level tourism, we develop different types of entertainment. We are always at our guest's complete disposal in order to satisfy any personal request.
Reviewed By JKfromPA
Our hotel in Montepulciano arranged this tour for us and we are so glad that they did. We've done several winery tours in the past and I can honestly say that this one was the most informative we ever done. We learned so much about the entire process. The tasting was wonderful as well, as they offered several different types of wine to try. We ended up purchasing an entire case to have shipped back to the US. Our packaged arrived a few weeks later and we've already enjoyed one of the bottles. Each time we open one it will remind us of our amazing Italian trip. I highly recommend both the tour and their wines.
2. Bottega del Rame
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5.0 based on 176 reviews
Copper and Brass for the house and the kitchen Hand made according to ancient rules
Reviewed By Woodswomanwalking - Colorado, United States
Bottega del Rame Is a must stop in Montepulciano. And Rico Mazzetti is a third-generation copper craftsman. I’ve been to this shop at least four times, and always try to purchase something even if it is only a serving spoon. I just ordered two bigger copper pots with lids directly from the shop and they came to my house in the United States in four days. It is so exciting to unwrap items for my kitchen from this wonderful place. As soon as we are able to travel to Europe again, the first among my planned trips will be Tuscany and I will definitely go back to visit Mr. Mazzetti, his staff, and joyously wander around in his copper shop. Put it in your plans if you will be in Tuscany. You won’t regret it. Note: in order to post this review, I had to select a date. However my options were limited for that selection. I have been to the shop four times between 2006 and 2016.
3. Porta della Cavina
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5.0 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By tomoyatsuruta - Singapore, Singapore
I purchased Marcato pasta machine online and I just got it delivered to my door step directly from Italy to Singapore. What I really appreciated is how they packaged the product; extra cushioning material, bubble wrap and taping to avoid any sort of damages in transit. I received in a perfect condition and the machine is such a beautiful one ( Atlas 150 green) that can just sit on my dry kitchen and brightens my day by just looking at it. It came with a message letter and a discount coupon for a next purchase too. I appreciated these were written in English too. One day when COVID restriction is lifted I hope to visit the store in Italy.
4. La Ciarliana
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5.0 based on 30 reviews
Cradled in the heart of the Tuscan hills, La Ciarliana is owned by Luigi: beginning the wine production in 1996, fulfilling a lifelong dream inherited by his father Holy Pilgrim and started by his grandfather 50 years earlier. Tastings and wine labs are available at the wine cellar, the cozy wine tasting room, the wine lounge and the panoramic terrace overlooking the vineyards
5. Villa Sant'Anna
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5.0 based on 57 reviews
6. Icario Winery
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5.0 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By GlobalWanderer11 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
We thoroughly recommend Icario, both for the wine and the experience. The wine tasting with Lucia was informative and a lot of fun (even in these dark days of COVID). The winery and grounds are beautiful and the passion of the owners towards wine-making is evident. You should definitely include this winery in your itinerary while in Montepulciano.
7. Italian Language School Il Sasso - Day Class
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5.0 based on 104 reviews
The Italian language school Il Sasso is located in Montepulciano, a beautiful, renaissance town that stands on a hill surrounded by vineyards and olive groves in southern Tuscany. The school was founded in 1983 by people who are still running it today and it is recognized by the Ministry of Public Education. Foreign students are of every age group and come from all parts of the globe.
Reviewed By davebI4403OD
I’ve just returned home after my second two-month stay in Montepulciano attending Il Sasso Scuola di Italiano. Yes, my second stay but certainly not my last. Is it habit-forming? Perhaps, but pleasantly so, as I learned from other students who have enjoyed many more years there than I. After trying and dropping other language schools (Italian and others), I finally discovered a real gem at Il Sasso, thanks to the encouragement and support of the extremely talented teachers and staff, all of whom made me feel welcome from the first day. The teachers I had - Sara, Roberta, Francesca, Eleonora, Gaia, Cinzia, Constanza and Alberto - kept classes lively and educational. And special thanks to Heike who kept me well informed and in the right classroom at the right time. Montepulciano also is a gem, perhaps the most-beautiful of Tuscany’s hill towns, where the shops and stores are accustomed to seeing many tourists yet welcome Il Sasso students and are saintly patient with our halting yet enthusiastic Italian. This fall I joined with five other students to spend five days with Sara exploring in-depth the rich bounty of regional art and culture, expanding our horizons (literally and figuratively) as we wandered through cathedrals, underground cities, museums, and abbazie, gazing at Italian history come alive through Sara’s profound knowledge of her country’s heritage. To her a special thanks and to all the staff, I echo an earlier post: non vedo l’ora di ritornare!
8. Quinteaquadri Lab Gallery
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5.0 based on 29 reviews
QUINTEAQUADRI- ART AND ECO DESIGN GALLERY Inside you will find various collections, textures and colors. Art and eco-design. Hand painted paintings on canvas, paper and many other materials, suitable for all kinds of styles. Combinations of old and new, different themes that evoke traditional aspects but also essential lines, where drawing and painting melt and mingle. In addition, you can view a fascinating showcase of green furnishing accessories. Recycled and reinvented objects with styling prowess, between memory and innovation. Lamps, tables and accessories design for your home able to reveal the secret soul that every object owns.
9. Urban Bikery
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5.0 based on 280 reviews
Hi! we are URBAN BIKERY we rent our e-bikes: unique and handcrafted cycles born to give you a different experience in Montepulciano and its surroundings WHAT WE DO we want to create an electric mobility system, made of eco-friendly and high level designed cycles by 3 points: 1. RENT We work in partnership with selected companies which produce unique e-bikes, customized for the Montepulciano area. We rent them for one or more days, for one or more hours 2. TOURS We offer tours supported by a GPS-based system in order to give you an easy and nice experience 3. TOP QUALITY PRODUCTS OF THE AREA We make an accurate selection of business partners and points of interest on the base of the “Made in Italy” concept OUR EBIKES we have three types of cycles, all of them are designed to meet our needs. Each type of cycle is thought to be used in different situations, from special events to everyday use, even on dirt tracks OUR TOURS thanks to a GPS-based app on your handlebars you will be free to choose whatever experience you prefer among wine tasting tours, city tours, movie tours… Urban bikery offers tour and itinerary suggestions with its bikes. These bike tours do not need for special training or fitness preparation, you only need comfortable clothes and shoes. SERVICE We give you a smartphone with an integrated GPS-based app which allows you to follow our favourite tours in four clicks. Especially made for those who love INDEPENDENCE, FREEDOM, EASE 1. Choose the theme of the experience you wish to live 2. Chose for how long 3. Look at the list of our proposals 4. ... follow the GPS and ride! Do you need guide? no problem, we have the right people for you in collaboration with Accademia Nazionale di MTB CONDITION If you want to rent our bikes you need to have a credit card as guarantee. Before the delivery there will be a bike test and you will sign a responsibility clause
10. Tempio di San Biagio
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4.5 based on 673 reviews
Reviewed By Toscoantico - Pisa, Italy
What I can say is that if you are visiting Val d'orcia and you know what you can expect, this church with its beauty, its Renaissance architecture, its harmony and its harmonious insertion into the landscape represents the Val d'Orcia at its best.
