Views around Montalcino

10 photos to view in and around Montalcino.

Leaving Umbria for Tuscany

Sunday morning 13th May. After breakfast at Borgio di Carpiano we packed our bags and left the province of Umbria for the 2 and half hour drive to Montalcino in the province of Tuscany. We were in for a shock though, from warm sunny weather in Umbria, we were actually swimming in the pool in Borgo, the weather had turned quite cold with a bitter wind running through the walled town of Montalcino. Good job we each brought a top coat and a sweat shirt with us. Anyway first thing to do was to check in at our quaint B&B  Palazzina Cesira and to meet our hosts Roberto and Lucilla. It had a great location right in the heart of the walled town along the main drag

http://www.montalcinoitaly.com/eng/home_cesira.htm

Our Last Full Day @ Borgo di Carpiano

Well it got to Saturday 12th May, our last full day at Borgo. We had a wonderful stay in a fantastic location. Ricardo and Marilisa are fantastic hosts. It was a pleasure to see them both again after 7 years.
Just added some general photos of us and Borgo on this post.

Robin and that fascinating mini wine decanter.

Me with a fine glass of Montefalco Rosso in hand.

With Louis the cat. ( The other cat who is a loner is called Armstrong )

Arrivederci to Ricardo, Marilisa, Harmony and the Borgo, along with Robin.
Thanks for everything.

Tasting #3

Our last Cantina was Cantine Milziade Antano. By the time we hit this one we were slightly merry, due to a lot of wine with lunch.

www.fattoriacolleallodole.it

Lunch Break

Time for lunch on the Gusto Wine Tour.

Tasting #2 (My Favourite)

This cantina was our favourite, just liked the vibe and the winemaker was a hoot. We purchased 2 Montefalco Passito (desert wine), 2 Montefalco Rossi and 2 wonderful EVOO, never tasted EVOO like it in my life.

www.cantinadionigi.it

The winemaker from Cantina Dionigi along with Mark, the owner of Gusto Wine Tours.

Tasting #1

This was the first spot for the tasting. You can purchase wines at a discount too. we purchased 2 reds, a Montefalco Sagrantino and a Poggio Madrigale.

The Winery.

www.vinidifilippo.com

Robin with our purchase of the 2 reds.

Assisi in the distance.