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 uilt on a ridge of more than 500 meters, Montalcino dominates the valleys of the Orcia, Arbia and Ombrone. Already inhabited in the Etruscan and Roman periods, the town is enclosed by walls with six gates and 19 towers, most of which are still visible. The fortress erected in the 14th century to protect the town is still entirely intact. In addition to its rich and eventful past, Montalcino features, within its walls, a large number of architectural gems, including the city hall, which was the ancient headquarters of the Priors, the cathedral and the Civic and Archaeological Museums. The most outstanding monument, however, is the Abbey of Sant'Antimo, which stands isolated in the countryside some kilometers from the town.Accustomed for ages to working in forests and fields, the people of the place can boast of ancestral feats of courage and determination in the struggle for communal liberty in the 16th century, when the town resisted a protracted siege by French and Spanish forces. However, Montalcino is not known solely for its history or for its accomplishments in the arts. It is also famous for its wines. Already appreciated in past centuries, its enological production remains faithful to the canons of Tuscan tradition. Yet it was only toward the end of the last century that the first experiments were undertaken to improve and develop the characteristics of a raw material and an environment that are quite special. That effort led to the creation of Brunello. Still, Brunello is not Montalcino's sole entry in the field of premium wines. Previously appreciated and widely known under various denominations, the Rosso di Montalcino acquired a precise identity and official recognition with the issuance of the Denominazione di Origine Controllata in 1983. The community can now boast of having three denominations of origin: Brunello, which requires extended aging; Rosso di Montalcino, a younger wine that combines a special vivacity and freshness with a superb structure, and the Moscadello di Montalcino, which is sweetish and fizzy.
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Consorzio del Vino Rosso di Montalcino
Via Costa del Municipio, 1
53024 Montalcino (SI)
ITALY
phone: (+39) 0577/848246
fax: (+39) 0577/849425
email: consbrun@tin.it
web: www.consorziobrunellodimontalcino.it
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