MONTEPULCIANO
Montepulciano is one of the most beautiful villages in Tuscany and all of Italy, many people visit it for tourism and discover its numerous architectural and landscape riches.
Known throughout the world for its Vino Nobile, for the fascinating Piazza Grande, for its churches and for unforgettable views, here is what to see in Montepulciano.
If you spend a day in Montepulciano we advise you to leave the car near the Church of Sant’Agnese and continue along the uphill streets until you reach Piazza Grande and the Fortress. Worth visiting are the Cathedral and the Church of San Biagio (outside the walls) but also the palaces and civil architecture are worthy of note such as the house of the famous poet Angelo Poliziano, today in the street of the same name at N.1, Palazzo Nobili -Tarugi or Palazzo Bucelli on whose base numerous inscriptions in Latin and Etruscan are still visible.
As owners of the Croce di Febo winery, we are privileged to offer our guests a journey through the flavors of Nobile di Montepulciano, one of the most iconic wines of Tuscany.
What do our tastings include?
Our tastings include organic and biodynamic wines, accompanied by guided tours of the vineyards and the winery. Each visit is an immersion in the production philosophy, the territory and the emotions that only a great wine can give.
A fascinating location in the heart of the historic center of Montepulciano: the Caveau di Evelina is an intimate and evocative place where you will live an unparalleled gourmet experience.
In about two hours, you will taste three ancient wines paired with refined preparations and surprising flavors.
A sensory journey through taste, history and beauty, in an exclusive and timeless context.
Discover Val d’Orcia and the surroundings of Montepulciano in an active and sustainable way.
At Podere Monti you can rent an e-bike and set off on an adventure among hills, vineyards, historic villages and breathtaking views.
A free and satisfying way to explore the area, breathing in the beauty with every pedal stroke.
In the heart of Montepulciano, the Amoremio wine shop – also owned by us – offers a unique experience that combines the pleasure of good wine with traditional Tuscan dishes.
Our light lunch is designed for those who want to experience a moment of taste and relaxation among selected labels, local flavors and a welcoming and well-kept location.
For details and menus: Find out more
In the charming kitchen of Podere Monti, the host Alberto – a passionate chef and lover of gourmet cuisine – will guide you through an authentic and convivial experience.
The course includes the preparation of two types of fresh pasta: a simple one and a stuffed one, followed by a traditional Tuscan dessert.
There are no rigid schedules or limits on the number of participants: you cook together, you learn, you laugh, and at the end you taste what you have prepared, immersed in the warm atmosphere of the villa.
Let Magda Cislianu guide you on a wellness journey that combines movement, balance and quiet.
Her sessions – individual or group – adapt to the physical and emotional needs of participants, creating a safe space where you can find connection, awareness and serenity.
“Whether it’s for a meeting or a longer journey, I invite you to experience a moment dedicated to you with me. It doesn’t matter where you start from: you are welcome, there’s a reason why you are here.”
An immersive yoga experience, among the hills and the regenerating silence of Podere Monti. Trekking experience between history, spirituality and Tuscan landscapes
A journey into the heart of Val d’Orcia, to discover one of the most mysterious and
fascinating characters in local history: Baldassarre Audiberti, a penitent pilgrim who lived between the 18th and 19th centuries, known as “The Saint of the Crosses”. For over 60 years he tirelessly traveled through Tuscany, Umbria and Lazio, spreading popular faith and planting votive crosses in the most evocative places in the area: crossroads, peaks, forks and panoramic clearings.
With this exclusive trek we will take you on a spiritual and landscape journey through the places that still today preserve the traces of his passage, his crosses and the stories that accompany them. The experience includes:
🗓 Program
Day 1: arrival at Podere Monti, welcome and accommodation in the rooms. In the evening,
a traditional Tuscan dinner awaits you in the evocative park of the villa.
Day 2: after a rich breakfast, free visit to Montepulciano, lunch at Amoremio (our own wine shop and deli) and then a guided tour of the historic center. Free evening and overnight stay.
Day 3: real trekking. Departure with a guide and first stop after a few kilometers, in front of the first cross: here begins the story of the “Saint”. The route continues towards Pienza, the ideal Renaissance city desired by Pope Pius II; then a stop in Castiglione d’Orcia for free lunch. We continue along a breathtaking panoramic route that embraces the Val d’Orcia and the Ombrone Valley, with a stop in Campiglia d’Orcia for another cross and a new episode. The trek continues towards the Bagni San Filippo spa, with a visit to the cave of San Filippo Benizi, a mystical and legendary place.
Finally, the route ends by passing by the famous Quercia delle Checche, a symbol of natural resistance, up to the cross of Monticchiello and the village itself, the scene of historical events and home to the famous Teatro Povero. Return, free dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4: breakfast and departure.
📖 A dive into history
-Audiberti, also known as
Oudiberti, was a charismatic character, considered miraculous by the people, so much so that he was even summoned by the Grand Duke
Leopold II for the healing of his wife. Even today, many of
his crosses are visible on Mount Amiata, in Chiusi, Volterra, Cetona, and in the surroundings of Arezzo.
-During the route you will discover the cave of San Filippo, where the saint took refuge to avoid being elected pope in the 13th century, and from which – according to legend – he made a spring spring by hitting it with his stick.
-You will visit San Biagio, a Renaissance jewel designed by Antonio da Sangallo the Elder, built on the site of an ancient Marian miracle. And finally Monticchiello, a medieval village rich in history and stories, the scene of a famous partisan battle and home to one of the most fascinating examples of popular theater.
🌿 Emotion, culture and beauty
An experience
that blends trekking, spirituality, art and nature in a unique itinerary, ideal for those who want to immerse themselves in the most authentic soul of Tuscany, walking through breathtaking landscapes, enchanted villages and extraordinary stories.
Cost for two
people: €1550 (including overnight stays, breakfasts,
welcome dinner, lunch at Amoremio, tour guide for two days).
