Jazz & Wine in Montalcino is not just a festival, one of the most exciting and long-lasting festivals in the admittedly rich national panorama that is, it is an actual 360-degree cultural project which began, in 1998, from a beautiful
The night of Calici di Stelle returns to Montepulciano with exclusive tastings of Rosso di Montepulciano DOC and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG in some of the most evocative places of the 16th century medieval city. The schedule provides for the tasting of
In August, Città della Pieve recounts the ancient bull hunt with the Palio dei Terzieri. Appointed for the first time in 1250, the Terzieri originate from the subdivision of the city into three parts. The urban layout, which dates back
The Giostra del Saracino of Sarteano originates from the ancient and bloody jousting tournaments that have taken place several times since the time of Charlemagne and then the Crusades, with the deadly duels, which provided narrative and imaginary support to the Chansons de Geste,
The Palio di Siena is a historic and much-anticipated horse race that is held twice each year, on 2 July and 16 August, in Siena, Italy. Ten horses and riders, bareback and dressed in their contrada colours, represent ten of
Every year, in a charming and magical medieval atmosphere, a strenuous uphill race takes place in Montepulciano: a barrel race called “Il Bravìo”. Il “Bravìo delle Botti” is a competition between the eight districts of the town: Cagnano, Collazzi, Le
The LIVE ROCK FESTIVAL, now in its 24th edition, is now one of the most popular and authoritative festivals in Italy. Five evenings, over 100 artists take turns on the stage of Acquaviva every year. Rock and avant-garde, electronics and world
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Since 1958, every last weekend of October – this year from October 29th to 31st, 2021 – Montalcino, in the Province of Siena, celebrates the Sagra del Tordo, the “Song Thrush Festival”. This event, which reached its 63rd edition in 2021, originates from the
The Consortium's flagship event has always been that of "Benvenuto Brunello", which sees the presentation of the new Brunello di Montalcino vintage, alongside other local wines with denomination of origin, launched on the market at the start of the new
In Piazza Grande you'll find a German-inspired Christmas market with booths doling out local specialties and handmade crafts, alongside Christmas treats like vin brulée (mulled wine) and dining outlets. The Montepulciano Christmas market runs from the end of November until
Featuring Montepulciano's La Combarbia winery, join us for a 5-course tasting menu paired with 5 La Combarbia wines at Borgo San Vincenzo as part of our inaugural Winemakers' Dinner! Enjoy the evening guided by La Combarbia's winemaker along with the
