Welcome BBQ
Oct 4
2019
Relais Borgo Santo Pietro
110 Località Palazzetto
Palazzetto, Toscana 53012
Italy
borgosantopietro.com
The Ceremony
Oct 5
2019
Relais Borgo Santo Pietro
110 Località Palazzetto
Palazzetto, Toscana 53012
Italy
borgosantopietro.com
Tour of the Grounds and Photo taking
Oct 5
2019
Relais Borgo Santo Pietro
110 Località Palazzetto
Palazzetto, Toscana 53012
Italy
borgosantopietro.com
Cocktails & Reception Dinner
Oct 5
2019
Relais Borgo Santo Pietro
110 Località Palazzetto
Palazzetto, Toscana 53012
Italy
borgosantopietro.com
Wine tasting Lunch at Castello Banfi
Oct 6
2019
Castello Banfi - Il Borgo
Castello di Poggio alle Mura
Montalcino, Toscana 53024
Italy
castellobanfiilborgo.com
Castello di Ama Winery visit
Oct 7
2019
Directions to the ceremony grounds will be indicated on arrival. Please arrive by 4pm to be seated promptly.
A four course wine pairing lunch approx. €90 per person. Payment instruction to follow for those who signed up.
Montalchino
The town of Montalcino in Italy is famous for the production of the famous 'Brunello di Montalcino
THINGS TO DO in Montalcino There are plenty of things to visit and breath-taking views overlooking the Val d'Orcia. Load your camera up because you will have to take many shots!
First, the walls of the city date to the 13th century whilst the fortress was built by Siena in the 14th century. Within this large pentagonal structure there are the Mastio di Santo Martini, the Tower of San Giovanni and a small chapel. From this point of the city the view dominates the whole valley.
Near the fortress, you will see the Church of St. Augustine, characterized by a typical bare façade from the Romanesque age. At its side, in what were the premises of a monastery, there is the Civic and Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art of Montalcino. Among the works on display, are two beautiful wooden sculptures of the 15th century and some terracotta ones attributed to the style of the Della Robbia. The two most important paintings housed in this museum are: the Madonna and Child by Simone Martini and the Saints Peter and Paul by Ambrogio Lorenzetti.
For lovers of archaeology there are also some rooms devoted to Etruscan and Latin treasures!
Continue your walk along the manicured streets of the centre of Montalcino and arrive in Piazza del Popolo to admire the fourteenth century Palazzo dei Priori (or town hall), studded with medieval coats of arms and accompanied by a very high tower. Next to this building you will notice a Renaissance structure with six arches known as La Loggia.
For additional architectural features, we suggest you try the Astrusi Theatre and the Bishop's Palace. Other religious buildings that should be visited are the churches of Sant'Egidio and San Francesco. The Astrusi Theatre was built in the 18th century and was subjected to the last restoration in the early 90s. It is a room that can accommodate less than two hundred people, but its internal structure makes it a real pride of the city.
During the day, however, the narrow streets of the centre will relax you and you can discover the small craft and chic shops.
The atmosphere of these narrow streets and views overlooking the rolling Tuscan hills will inebriate you, giving you a deep sense of peace! When you come to a panoramic view, Montalcino will conquer you and send you into an ecstasy with its natural and touching beauty.