Montalcino

Montalcino

The town of Montalcino is the province of Siena and is made known for the production of Brunello wine. The name of the name, comes from the Latin word Bishop and ilex, namely Monte dei Lecci. In the past Montalcino was an Etruscan territory first and then Romano, belonged later all'Abbazia of Sant'Antimo. The territory place in the middle of a strategic position, passing sull'antica Via Francigena, transformed the country into a real military town, consists of large walls, numerous towers and the fortress that was never conquered. Montalcino became free after many struggles and after obtaining in the battle against Siena, 1361 citizenship Siena. During the defeat of Siena on the part of Charles V, from 1555 to 31 July 1559, Montalcino was temporarily occupied by the Republic of Siena and was later unified in Florence in 1559. The origins of the fortress dates back to 1381, years in which it was produced by Domenico di Feo and Mino Foresi. Its shape takes on a pentagonal type plant, with its corner towers.

Link popularity

Tuscany Video