The Val d’Orcia
The Val d’Orcia and Montalcino: the back story
The back story
About The Val d’Orcia and Montalcino: the back story
The Val d’Orcia is the Tuscany of postcards: cypress avenues and rolling wheat fields between Pienza, Montalcino, Montepulciano and San Quirico, a landscape listed by UNESCO in 2004.
The towns
Pienza, Montepulciano and Montalcino each sit on a hilltop; San Quirico is on the old Via Cassia.
The wine
Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano: visit Banfi, Biondi-Santi or Avignonesi by booking.
Pienza was rebuilt in the 15th century as an ideal Renaissance town; its centre is a UNESCO site (1996).
The springs
Bagno Vignoni’s square of hot water, and the thermal resorts of ADLER and Fonteverde.
Our advice: come in late May or early June, when the fields are green and gold.
Why it's on our list
- The towns
- The wine
- The springs
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Val d’Orcia and Montalcino: the back story before you go.