The square is the most interesting place in the city, but unfortunately on our visit everywhere was crowded with crowds of people. The cathedral is closed for visits due to reconstruction.

(Translated by Google) Masterful example of composed beauty, harmonious and elegant in its sobriety. The town hall and the cathedral overlook it, with a facing staircase. Preserved essence of Italianness. (Original) Magistrale esempio di composta bellezza, armoniosa ed elegante nella sua sobrietà. Vi si affacciano il palazzo del comune e la cattedrale, con prospiciente scalinata. Essenza preservata di italianità.

Cool square.

One of the main Montepulciano squares!

Extraordinary place. Great view

(Translated by Google) The large square is the heart of Montepulciano, the effort uphill is worth it because upon arriving there is the cathedral, the palace is a well that conveys the feeling of returning in time. A few steps away there are two panoramic views of the surrounding valley that allow you to take beautiful photos. (Original) La piazza grande è il cuore di Montepulciano, lo sforzo in salita vale la pena perché arrivando su c'è il duomo, il palazzo è un pozzo che trasmettono l'aria di tornare nel tempo. A pochi passi ci sono due vedute panoramiche sulla vallata circostante che permettono di scattare belle foto.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful square, very suggestive, between Christmas projections and Tyrolean markets (Original) Bellissima piazza, molto suggestiva, tra proiezioni natalizie e mercatini Tirolesi

(Translated by Google) Visit this beautiful square in October 2023, at dawn it was a luxury to photograph it without people when the sun began to flood the facade of the Montepulciano City Hall. (Original) Visite esta bonita plaza en Octubre del 2023, al amanecer un lujo fotografiarla sin gente cuando el sol empezaba a inundar la fachada del Ayuntamiento de Montepulciano.

We stopped here for a wine tasting and had four wines for 25 Euros each plus a tasting board for 50 Euros. Great shop and very pretty scenary. No need to book for 4 people. Staff were lovely and spoke good English

Avignonesi makes really great wine and their wines are so popular that can be found in many of the bottle shops. My wife and I have joined the wine tasting tour and amazed by their professional and serious wine making process. Their Vin Santo are outstanding and must buy! Personally like the 50/50 which has more complex nose and plate. Yet, agree with all previous comment that it's relatively expensive comparing to other wineries. But it's understandable with its popularity.

Fantastic! We arrived with no reservation but were grated warmly and treated fantastic. Beautiful scenery, excellent samalie, excellent wine. Highly recommend

We had a wonderful time on our tour of the winery. Our guide couldn't have been more passionate and taught our large group quite a lot. She truly made the wines accessible and provided some great tasting notes. We definitely recommend visiting!

Absolutelly recommended. Very nice winery. Selection of typical vino mobile but also modern IGT creations. New even a Rosé. Lovely terrace and spacious tasting room / shop. We took a wine flight with 7 wines for 28 EUR, introduced by a very friendly, helpful team member of Avignonesi. Tip: try the Vino Santi, it's just awesome. Also the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is very good.

Carolina was a really good tour guide with amazing English and the tour started promptly. Place is beautiful. However, 45 euros for the tour I think it’s a bit too much. The wines we tasted were good but nothing out of the ordinary (but I’m not a wine expert). You had to pay 10 euros to try the vin santo. Overall I think we paid too much for what we got - but again, I’m not a wine expert so take my review with caution.

I visited recently with my family and it was such a memorable experience. Beautiful and the friendly staff spoke great English. The food was so fresh, and paired with wonderful wines. The tour guide walked us thru the Avignonesi approach to winemaking.. i love the single vineyards project, and they’re now a B corp.. they’re walking the talk!! Shipped home wine and more. Thoroughly recommend!!!

Onvoorstelbaar. Incredible. We did many tours in different countries and drank a lot of wine and this is the best experience so far. The hostesses, the food, the view, the wine.. Gastronomy + hospitality in an amazing pair. I recommend everybody to go for the full experience with lunch! We’ll be back for the cooking courses because they are closed at the moment unfortunately.

Wow, what an awesome experience!! Set in a stunning location with beautiful buildings (and vineyards too 😀). Paul was a fabulous host, very knowledgeable and friendly, and helped us through the treacherous path of wine tasting. For those who enjoy fantastic wines, olive oils and a great service, do put this into your satnav.

Very nice and friendly wine tasting at a very reasonable price! You have an opportunity to taste some great wines such as 50&50 or Avignonesi Vin Santo.

Did the 4 wine tasting for 25euro. Shared one between two. Overall we thought it was slightly overpriced but was nice to come in and see the grounds and try the wines.

This tour was absolutely fantastic. We went to this winery via the Keys of Italy tour group (which was also fantastic). Erica or Erika, not sure on the spelling, was our guide and she made this a wonderful afternoon. She was extremely informative and very relatable. We were able to taste 8 different wines spanning over almost a decade. Additionally, we were given a SPREAD of meats, cheeses, and truffle chips to enjoy with the wine. This is easily the best wine tour I’ve ever had anywhere.

Very authentic wine cave with huge barrels and ancient tools to make wine. There’s a shop upstairs to buy local products as well. The visit is totally free.

Cantina Ercolani - Città Sotterranea & Museo is the showcase of the Ercolani Family Winery and their subterranean aging cellars. Their main production is Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Brunello di Montalcino. I visited in March 2024 and while there learned about their wine production methodology and philosophy. I appreciated they do not use distributors and operate by direct sales only. We received an extensive tour of the subterranean aging cellars which were once the hideouts and escape routes of the Medici’s. In the cellars, we received a private tasting of their typical and reserve wines and had a Tuscan delicious lunch. I was so impressed I bought two cases of wine which the staff arranged for free of charge shipping to my residence in the USA! The Ercolani Family won a new customer as I will certainly call upon them again to restock my cellars in the future.

Amazing!! They are also offering free shipping on wine right now. The owners and staff were great.

My husband and I visited this winery back in June on a day trip from Florence. This was one of our top places and a anniversary present to ourselves while in Italy. Erica was amazing throughout the whole tour of the underground cellar, tasting, and her love of sharing the best wine in Italy. She took her time with us and one other couple in our group for the day. She explained all the details with the wine and snacks provided for us. Our wine was delivered in mid July and we could not wait to share some tasting with friends with the wine we got in Italy. As a travel agent, I will be telling clients to stop here along with visiting the village. I wish I had more time visit the storefront/village but we had such a wonderful time with tasting in the cellar and laughing…. Our time got away from us. It was a top notch and money well spent on the tour and visiting the winery. I truly appreciate Erica and her insightful Information with wine region. Thank you!

A great place to visit. The tour in the cellars was very impressive, out guide Erica, told us a lot of interesting stories about the production process, the history of the place, always willing to answer never ending questions from the visitors. After the tour we were served twelve different wines and a number of various Tuscan snacks, such various types of cheese, olive oils, truffle paste etc. That was a great tasting experience. You can miss it when in Montepulciano. And shout out to Erica, the best guide in the Montepulciano cellars!

Do not pass up this free wine cave tour & tasting! It’s incredible and the wine is delicious! Benedetta is so warm and welcoming! The wine bottles are very reasonably priced and it was one of the best experiences we had in Montepulciano!

This is a very cool place to visit, shop and sample delicious wines. From the outside it looks like a regular old storefront however the inside opens out and down into a subterranean tunnel system. We had a great tour and tasting and picked up some wine, cheese, olive oil and spices. Worth a visit.

After our first winery, we were heading to another winery but realized it was too far. We met a tour guide who told us about Erolani and off we went. Our tour guide at the wine cellar in the awesome town of Montepulciano was Erika. What an amazing experience she provided for our group of 6. She was so knowledgeable, passionate, and lovely. After our tour deep down in the cellar and learning the history, we headed upstairs for the tasting. The wine was paired with truffle potato chips, cheeses, and meats and was so perfect. Our whole group loved the difference of going to the cellar in the town instead of the winery itself. Gave us two very different perspectives. If you are heading to Italy, do yourself a favor and go see Erika - she was awesome! Our wine is headed to South Carolina where we will reminisce about our time in Italy!

Large underground free tour of the cellar with some handwritten signs explaining the contents. Medieval artifacts and local family history. Worth a look.

This place is a MUST for all wine lovers. Free tasting, pared with amazing local products. Sarah was super professional and gave us an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended.

This was an amazing wine shop with a huge wine cellar that spanned the underground area of 7 noble houses and three streets. We were given a brief historical perspective by Nicolo Ercolani who was standing outside the shop. This young man actually belonged to one of the 7 noble families and is a present day wine maker of some really fine nobile Di Montepulciano. The actual tour of the wine cellars and the underground area was given by Sarah who was very detailed and shared a lot of great information about the wine and the historical background behind the underground spaces. This entire tour was free and was followed by a wonderful wine tasting. The food provided with the wine tasting, also absolutely free, was delicious especially the truffle chips. I highly recommend this wine shop and the tour. We bought several of the wines that we tasted.

A very cool underground city, winery, and local products shop with rich history. Our guide, Anna, was extremely knowledgable and led us through a very nice wine tasting. Highly recommended. The tour is free, but you are encouraged to buy some products afterward. We put together a nice dinner with the things they have.

My friends and I recently had the pleasure of embarking on a wine tasting journey guided by an exceptional host, and it's an experience worth raving about! Our guide, Melanie, was not only knowledgeable but also incredibly passionate about wine. Her enthusiasm was contagious, and she effortlessly transported us into the intricate world of winemaking and appreciation. Throughout the tasting, Melanie expertly guided us through each pour, skillfully unraveling the unique characteristics and stories behind every bottle. The selection of wines was exquisite. We savored every sip, delighting in the nuanced flavors and aromas that danced across our palates. What truly set this experience apart was Melanie's personalized touch. Her warm demeanor and genuine hospitality made us feel right at home, creating a relaxed and inviting atmosphere that enhanced our enjoyment. Not only did we leave with a newfound appreciation for wine, but we also left with cherished memories and a desire to return. Our time spent with Melanie was nothing short of magical, and we can't wait to embark on another tasting adventure with her in the future. If you're looking for an unforgettable wine tasting experience, look no further than Ercolani, where exceptional wines and impeccable service await. And be sure to request Melanie as your guide for an experience that will exceed all expectations. Cheers to unforgettable moments and remarkable wines! P.S. We bought about 20 bottles of wine at the best price!

This was a really cool wine tour with not only delicious offerings but a unique look at the underground city. We purchased wine, cheese, and other products. The tour was fantastic and thorough.

A must see & buy in Montepulciano! Friendly staff and willing to explain all about their wines! The celar is an EXPERIENCE !!!

We booked a small group wine tour and this was one of our stops. I highly recommend, this is such a cool place and a great place to taste and experience delicious local wine. Their Wine Cellar was a fun tour that was informative and unique. I enjoyed their wine and ordered a case to ship home. The expectation was set that this would take around a month to arrive and I am happy to say that I am 11 days out from this tour and my wine arrived today. Do not hesitate to visit this wonderful place and know that if you decide to ship some wine it will arrive timely and intact.

Wow the cellar tour was fantastic! We weren’t expecting for a free ride towards their underground ancient cellar. It was filled with so much of inquisitive artefacts across the centuries. The wine was impressive and I enjoyed the tasting to pick up a bottle back home. The service was nice since we were warmly welcomed and told to look around

Booked Viviana through StyleSeat but account was not used per stylist. She was very apologetic and tried to fit me in with someone else at the salon. I returned next day and had all over color, trim, and style with Denise. She was so sweet and great host. The salons itself is hidden but the inside is luxurious. Wash station has ambient lighting and blankets. Really satisfied with final results as well. Recommend and will definitely be back.

When the first thing said to you after asking about wine tasting is “it’s only for those intending to buy” you move right along. Not the kind of service or experience we’re looking for in Montepulciano.

The best wine in Montepulciano and all of Tuscany. If you love Italian wine you will love Contucci. Stop reading this review and go there or save this place for your upcoming trip. They also have an amazing wine bar where you can get wine by the glass and some local meats and cheeses.

Awfully rude lady tried to publically humiliate me for tasting wine. Waited ages to try a wine I wanted to buy. Saw evidence of wine tasting so poured a little wine into a glass to try (by now 15 minutes waiting with family without so much of a buongiorno!). Well, that got her attention immediately and she shouted really loudly that it wasn’t a self service. Fair enough, I apologised emphatically and humbled/embarrassed, acknowledged I was mistaken. Yet she continued with her humiliation by asking me where I was from (Ireland I replied) and therefore I couldn’t possibly know anything about their particular wine. She was quite right. I don’t. Now I never will. But thanks to her I moved on to try some delicious wines at gattavecchi just off the main piazza. All delicious. I bought lots. Hosted by the lovely Lilian. Now we are hoping to ship to Ireland. I can’t recommend them enough! Hospitality and politeness goes a long way.

Wines by the glass, friendly service, nice snacks

Lovely wines and knowledgeable hosts. We suggest parking down below and walking up the hill.

We came here today, three of us (me, my mum and my Nan). We enjoyed walking through the ancient cellars before stopping for a tasting. We honestly think their cheapest wine was so lovely so we bought three bottles of that, as well as the blue label and the fortified wine. Wow wow wow and they were so friendly. They offered my mum a seat as she is on crutches, and also my Nan too (who had already had a few wines at lunch😂). Friendly staff, they explained at the beginning that patrons were expected to buy a bottle.

Beautiful little winery near the main square in Montepulciano. We got to have a look around in the cellars, taste some wine, meet one of the owners and we met the winemaker, Adamo. Super nice people and Adamo gave us an autograph! The wine was great and we purchased a bottle to bring home.

Coming from Miami- we came across this historic winery in the heart of Montepulciano (open on Saturday and Sundays) and Wow were we blown away by its history and elegance in making great wines. We were warmly greeted by Ilaria and Adamo (latter being famous for being on Rick Steve tourist shows and tv as he has been with vineyard for over 50 years). They have a self guided walk through their impressive casks of wine and barrel after barrel stacked high in downtown Montepulciano (hard to believe a vineyard can have such a location and be so successful and age so many wines in the heart of the city- quite impressive). Adamo and Illaria Individually went through each and every single wind they produce with tasting and we were blown away by the elegance of this Vineyard. We ended up buying 12 bottles which could be shipped to the United States Miami at a fair rate And we decided that this was our absolute favorite Winery after doing a comprehensive tour of all of Chianti region and Tuscany now reaching our last stop in Montepulciano. What an amazing experience and a company that has such a passion for their wines you must visit here and see for yourself it’s a one-of-a-kind visit in the heart of the city Montepulciano. Before visiting see Adamo’s famous interviews with Rick Steve on youtube- he has a passion for this winery that i have never seen w any other.

Cantina eccezionale con una vista dei laghi . The canteen is located in the heart of the town in a huge buildingon several floor where the barrels are kept on​ the top floor there is amazing views off the Trasimeno and Chiusi lake. ask to visit the canteen. they produce is excellent and they have several blend and "Nobile'.

A beautiful wine cellar and very friendly staff. They offer a free wine taste with the possibility of buying fantastic wines at the shop. A must visit!

You can only do wine tasting if you have the intention to buy something…(Yes you can have a paid glass of wine upstairs where you can sit down, but that is not “wine tasting” in our definition!) The lady who served us, was burned out and talked fastly, just to be over it as soon as possible. You cannot even sit down while tasting. Honestly we were also not impressed of their wines except the last one (Palazzo Contucci Vino Nobile di M. 2007) what we bought in the end, however it was the most expensive of course. We personally would rather pay for the tasting but then having nicer atmosphere with a kind and patient staff and not to be forced to buy something. That is our opinion and hopefully will be respected, because we saw that the owner said everyone who dared to criticize his cellar that they write “untrue thins”… sad attitude

Nothing to see here. But there was a Christmas market which was super cute.

Compared to many Duomos in Tuscany, this one was a bit disappointing. The altarpiece was gone. In its place went a canvas, possibly due to restoration work, on which you could see what it looked like. For me the best thing about this Duomo was the contrast, the outside and the inside

⛪ Relatively small cathedral but so beatiful. Padua Cathedral, or Basilica Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption (Italian: Duomo di Padova; Basilica Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta), is a Roman Catholic minor basilica and the cathedral located on the east end of Piazza Duomo, adjacent to the Bishop's palace, in Padua, region of Veneto, Italy. The cathedral, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, is the seat of the bishop of Padua. The church building, first erected as seat of a bishop of the diocese in the 4th century, has undergone major reconstructions over the centuries. The present church is the third structure built on the same site. The first cathedra was erected after the Edict of Milan in 313 and destroyed by an earthquake on 3 January 1117. It was rebuilt in Romanesque style: the appearance of that medieval church can be seen in the frescoes by Giusto de' Menabuoi in the adjoining baptistery. The current building dates from a reconstruction during the sixteenth century. While in the past the design was attributed to Michelangelo, it was performed rather by Andrea della Valle and Agostino Righetto, and has much in common with earlier Paduan churches. Construction began on the new Renaissance building in 1551 and went on for two centuries, being completed in 1754, yet leaving the façade unfinished. ⛪ Diğerleri ile karşılaştırdığımızda biraz küçük bir katedral ama çok güzel.

If I am right, the whole piazza was part of the new moon bella & Edward Vampire Saga. The piazza had its own unique charm.

It's a very boring church compared to other Italian churches I've seen (Duomo in Siena and Orvieto etc.).

Interesting, historical and special building in the middle of the city center of Montepulciano. We visited this beautiful city in September 2021. The Dom and the square where it is located, fit in the scenery of the city. We didn’t went inside… .

A beautiful church, very simplistic and even a bit dark, but the silence in there on busy weekdays during the tourist season is magical.