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	Montepulciano, Italy
		Montepulciano lies in eastern Tuscany, some 70km/45mi southeast of Siena and 20km/12.5mi west of Lake Trasimene (which is in Umbria).
		Montepulciano is traditionally believed to have been founded by Porsenna; and it seems very probable that the place was of Etruscan origin.
		Montepulciano was the birthplace of Marcello Cervini who in 1555 as Marcellus II was pope for 21 days.
	www.planetware.com /italy/montepulciano-i-to-mn.htm (167 words)

	Tour of Montepulciano - things to see in Montepulciano
		Montepulciano was given the title of "imperial town" by Otto I. It was always the subject of contention among Florence, Siena, Perugia and Orvieto, even when the town enjoy independence and autonomy.
		Montepulciano could not tolerate Siena's domination because it felt at the same level as Siena in terms of culture, power and civilization.
		Montepulciano was the birthplace of Angelo Ambrogini, known as Poliziano, a great poet of the Medici court during the Renaissance; St. Robert Bellarmino, who was one of Galileo's friends and was charged to bring him the news of his conviction; Pope Marcellus II and other Popes.
	www.montepulciano.net /about-montepulciano.htm (2230 words)

	Pro Loco Montepulciano Siena:
		In the 19th century the drainage of the Valdichiana renewed the importance of the city and it became the administration centre of the area signalling an appreciable revitalization, however this did not last beyond the middle of the 20th century.
		Worthy of mentioning is the Poliziano Bruscello, a particular type of play performed in the open that married the antique farming traditions with the world of opera: the Bruscello in fact was a monodic song of lines, in which the singers narrated epic events or mythology on the threshing floors after the harvesting.
		Other important aspects of the gastronomy are the desserts: cantucci, almond biscuits to dip into the locally produced Vin Santo, lattaiolo similar to crème caramel, castagnaccio a chestnut slice, the 'ciaccia dei morti' the seasonal dessert for the festivals of November, and crogetti the typical fried sweets of Carnival.
	www.prolocomontepulciano.it /storia.uk.php (1039 words)

	Montepulciano - Italy, Travel guide, Montepulciano tourist information.
		Montepulciano, is a renaissance town in Southern Tuscany and an important agricultural center, famous for it's "Nobile" wine.
		Montepulciano lies on a hilltop in a panoramic position and is surrounded by the 15th century defensive works by "Antonio da Sangallo".
		Montepulciano has many wine shops, (local name is enoteca or cantina) offering the chance to taste the local wine "Nobile di Montepulciano", as well as, to have a traditional Tuscan "colazione" or "merenda" (breakfast) with local products: pecorino cheese, salami, crostini or bruschetta.
	www.ilpalio.org /brief_montepulciano.htm (576 words)

	MONTEPULCIANO
		Montepulciano is in a better position than many other growing areas in Tuscany because its soils have a tendency to be cool and moist due to their high clay content and low stone content.
		On average, Montepulciano soils are one-third clay, one-third sand and one-third silt, a blend ideal for vine growth.
		The circumstance in Montepulciano is a slightly different version of a condition that exists throughout Tuscany.
	www.beveragebusiness.com /bbcontent/art-arch/nesto0602.html (2831 words)

	Montepulciano
		Montepulciano is famous for not just one but two excellent wines, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Rosso di Montepulciano.
		The castle of Montepulciano was first mentioned as a fortified centre in a document of 715.
		From 1609 to 1637 Montepulciano and all its territory became a fife of Cristina di Lorena, widow of Ferdinando I, and fell under the direct jurisdiction of the Grand Duchy.
	www.montepulciano.net (769 words)

	Hotel Panoramic Montepulciano Siena Tuscany
		Montepulciano presents the characteristic aspect of its origins as a mediaeval urban centre: perched on a hill that rises between the Valdichiana and the Val d'Orcia, it clings to the traditional Tuscan houses of stone and brick.
		Montepulciano is also known for its famed wine, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and for its excellent local cuisine.
		Of particular attraction to bird watchers is the LIPU WWF oasis of Montepulciano Lake.
	www.hotelpanoramic.com /montepulciano.en.php (491 words)

	Montepulciano eng
		Montepulciano (605m above sea level, 14,000 inhabitants) lies to the SE of Siena, on the summit of one of the hills that separates the Valdichiana from the Val d'Orcia.
		Numerous archaeological discoveries in the immediate vicinity indicate that Montepulciano was probably an Etruscan settlement, although its present character is deeply rooted in its medieval past.
		Thus Montepulciano regained its freedom, but for the next three centuries it was the object of so many similar struggles that both Florence and Siena considered it a thorn in their side.
	www.avignonesi.it /montep-eng.htm (937 words)

	Montepulciano.com - The farmhouses in Montepulciano - farm houses, home holidays in Montepulciano Siena Tuscany ...
		To the feet of the Montepulciano hill along the road for Montefollonico 4 apartments to disposition of the guests.
		Situated in Valardegna locality the farm holidays of recent opening it is situated in panoramic position and it is dislocated in two various country houses dipped in the green of the olive groves and typical orchards of from Tuscany landscape.
		Situated on the slopes of the Montepulciano hill arranges of 3 rooms to disposition of the guests.
	www.montepulciano.com /agriturismi.eng.php (1091 words)

	Strat's Place - Daniel Rogov - The Pleasures of Montepulciano
		Valdipiatta, Rosso di Montepulciano, 2001: Deep purple, towards fl in color, this medium to full bodied wine offers up plenty of red fruits along with generous influences of the small oak casks in which it was aged.
		Podere San Giovani, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, 1998: Medium to full bodied, with good hints of sweet oak and plenty of red fruits and raisins as well as a long finish on which spice and leather can be felt, this complex and somewhat exotic, mouthfilling wine has flavors that linger beautifully.
		Val di Piatta, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, 1999: Garnet red in color, this medium bodied wine is generous in its fl cherry, vanilla and earthy aromas and flavors but finishes with somewhat of an exaggerated mineral note.
	www.stratsplace.com /rogov/pleasures_montepulciano.html (2552 words)

	Villa rental in Montepulciano, Italy
		The interior structure of the villa is that of the typical Tuscan country villa, with glass doors on the first floor and rooms with a view of the town of Montepulciano and the countryside, on the second floor.
		In the 16th century, Montepulciano experienced a flourishing architectural period, challenging, with the outstanding beauty of its private and public buildings, the city of Siena and even Florence itself.
		Montepulciano is also a thriving cultural town: one of its most important events is the "Cantiere Internazionale d'Arte" as well as the staging of the "Bruscello".
	www.traveltuscany.net /property_detail.php?idunit=2297 (888 words)

	Montepulciano Hotels - Montepulciano, Italy
		The hotel La Terrazza di Montepuciano is situated along the main street of the medioeval village and very close to the beatiful Piazza Grande, in the heart historical centre of Montepulciano....
		Il Rondò Bed & Breakfast is located near the historical centre of Montepulciano, in the middle of olive groves and vineyeards which distinguish the countryside of the Renaissance town....
		The hotel villa Ambra is situated in the town of Sant Albino, a few kilometers from Montepulciano and Chianciano Terme....
	www.activereservations.com /hotel/en/italy/toscana/siena/montepulciano?subid=PPCGO8g5920en (318 words)

	The Noble wines of Montepulciano
		Montepulciano is an ancient hilltop town in southeast Tuscany.
		Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, in both regular and riserva versions, is a blend of 60-80% sangiovese grapes with 10-20% Canaiolo Nero grapes and with a maximum of 20% of either recommended local varieties such as Mammolo or authorized grapes such as the "international" varieties Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
		Despite Redi's coronation of Montepulciano, the average level of wine quality of modern Vino Nobile has lagged behind that of the two other famous Sangiovese-based appellations in Tuscany, Chianti Classico and Brunello di Montalcino.
	www.seetuscany.com /food/nobile.htm (1016 words)

	Wine Review Online - It Takes a Noble Grape to Make a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
		When the name of a town, Montepulciano, is the same as the name of a grape, Montepulciano, the potential for confusion is understandable.
		Montepulciano has a wonderful renaissance square, charming arched streets, magnificent views over the Tuscan landscape, and, you might think, some connection to the grape of the same name.
		Montepulciano may lack the extraordinary terroir and reputation of Montalcino, but producers there are trying hard to catch up to Brunello.
	www.winereviewonline.com /apstein_vinonobile.cfm (1754 words)

	Montepulciano.com il portale informativo sul territorio di Montepulciano (Siena Toscana)
		Gli otto Rettori delle contrade di Montepulciano hanno eletto i nuovi organismi dirigenti, dopo una fase transitoria durata qualche settimana.
		Montepulciano: il vino e l’arte di degustarlo per comprenderne le caratteristiche
		Montepulciano presenta il suo piano per gli sgravi fiscali alle cantine che investono sul territorio per opere di pubblica utilità
	www.montepulciano.com /new.it.php?cod=490 (7902 words)

	Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
		In the official classification of Italian DOC wines Montepulciano D'Abruzzo is in sixth place, behind Chianti, Asti, Oltrepò Pavese, Soave, and Valpolicella.
		Montepulciano d'Abruzzo is made almost exclusively with grapes from vines of the same name, with the possible small addition of other grapes from recommended and/or authorized red grape vines.
		Do seek out Montepulciano d'Abruzzo bearing the "Colline Teramane" mark which is made in the hilly land and the high plains in the province of Teramo using at least 90% Montepulciano grapes and a maximum of 10% Sangiovese grapes.
	www.deliciousitaly.com /Abruzzodishes3.htm (347 words)

	ItalianVisits.com - Welcome to Montepulciano in Tuscany
		Montepulciano is, of course, famous for its wines, particularly the Vino Nobile, a mellow red wine that evokes the scent of flowers and is shot through with a kind of iridescent orange color.
		Montepulciano is also the scene of a few enlivening annual festivals.
		Re-enactments of Montepulciano's turbulent history take place at the Brucello festival in mid August, and there is a parade, barrel race and banquet at the end of August, the Bravio dell Botti.
	www.italianvisits.com /tuscany/montepulciano (696 words)

	Montepulciano an Italian red wine variety
		There is a red wine called Vino Nobile di Montepulciano which is in fact made from the Sangiovese grape variety around the town of Montepulciano in Tuscany.
		The grape variety Montepulciano is planted in Central and Southern Italy.
		Montepulciano the grape variety has its most noteworthy expression is in the wine Montepulciano d'Abbruzzo from the mountainous region of Abruzzi on the Adriatic coast of Central Italy.
	www.vinodiversity.com /montepulciano.html (193 words)

	Montepulciano - Siena - Tuscany Italy
		Montepulciano - is a dignified and interesting hilltop town (14,300 inhab.) commanding the southeast part of Tuscany near the Umbrian border.
		After changing hands several times between Siena and Florence, Montepulciano came under permanent Florentine rule in 1511, and its fortifications, including the Porta di Gracciano, were rebuilt by Cosimo I. It was the birthplace of Angelo Ambrogini (1454-94), the great Classical scholar, who adopted the town's late Latin name Poliziano.
		Montepulciano exhibits impressive architecture mainly but not only Renaissance: Michelozzo, Baldassarre Peruzzi and Vignola all worked here, as did Antonio da Sangallo il Vecchio who designed the temple of San Biagio.
	www.abctuscany.com /siena/montepulciano/index.cfm (369 words)

	Toskana.net - Podere Le Capanne di Sopra - Farmhouses Near Montepulciano Siena Tuscany
		Il Podere Le Capanne di sopra is situated within a hilly position between vineyards and olive groves, facing Montepulciano and the 15th century church of San Biagio.
		But Montepulciano is not only wine; it also has a very characteristically historic centre in a Renaissance style that is worth visiting.
		It is said that Montepulciano was founded by the ruler Porsenna from Chiusi.
	www.toskana.net /lecapanne/english/pages/descr.htm (495 words)

	B&B, Alberghi, Agriturismi e Case Vacanze a montepulciano. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		A soli 4 km da Montepulciano, con i suoi cinque casali ristrutturati, offre ai propri ospiti una sistemazione in camere deluxe e suite...
		L' Albergo la Terrazza di Montepulciano Ã¨ situato nel cuore del centro storico del borgo Medioevale a pochi passi dal corso e dalla Piazza Grande, (dove si possono ammirare opere dellâEuro?architettura del 1500.) e dispone di due comodi accessi.
		Montepulciano, luogo famoso per i suoi vini pregiati come il Nobile, il Rosso ed il...
	www.bbplanet.it /st.asp?localita=MONTEPULCIANO (443 words)

	Montepulciano - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Montepulciano is a major producer of food and drink.
		Its wines (especially the famous Vino Nobile) are drunk throughout the world, and it also sells pork products, cheese, "pici" pasta (a thick, rough, chewy variant on spaghetti) and honey.
		The Florentine classical scholar and poet, as well as one of the revivers of Humanist Latin, Angelo Poliziano was born in Montepulciano on July 14, 1454.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Montepulciano (373 words)

	ItalianMade.com - WINES: Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane DOCG
		It can be asserted without fear of contradiction that the Montepulciano variety originated in the Valle Peligna in the Abruzzi, an assertion that was originally advanced by Michele Troia, a historian of the 18th century, a period that is considerably anterior to the date of Tuscan origin claimed for the variety.
		The Montepulciano d'Abruzzo variety was developed through selection by the growers and it displayed significant capacity for adaptation to different environments, which facilitated its spread to other territories nearby.
		Though the Montepulciano d’Abruzzo variety of grapes is grown all over Abruzzo, it is in the hilly territory of Colline Teramane, in the province of Teramo, that it bears its best fruit.
	www.italianmade.com /wines/DOC10449.cfm (307 words)

	Montepulciano (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Origin: Montepulciano is a beautiful hilly region on Tuscany's southwestern edge, east of the historic hilltop town of Siena, where Tuscany meets Umbria near pretty Lake Trasimeno.
		The Montepulciano grape is found in numerous regions around Southern Italy and most famously in the town of Abruzzo.
		Both are blends of Montepulciano and Sangiovese with Piceno typically having a mixture of 85% Sangiovese and 15% Montepulciano whilte Conero is typically a blend of 15% Sangiovese and 85% Montepulciano.
	www.raffaldini.com /g_montepulciano.shtml (344 words)

	Alberghi Montepulciano - hotel Montepulciano - beb Montepulciano
		L' Albergo la Terrazza di Montepulciano è situato nel cuore del centro storico del borgo Medioevale a pochi passi dal corso e dalla Piazza Grande, (dove si possono ammirare opere dellarchitettura del 1500.) e dispone di due comodi accessi.
		L'Hotel Granducato di Montepulciano dalla sua posizione prominente si affaccia sulla vallata sottostante permettendo così di godere dalle sue finestre di un panorama unico nel suo genere....
		The Hotel Granducato in Montepulciano is located just of the A-1 Motorway (Florence-Rome) so it is in easy access for stopping between those cities for a night or two.
	www.ultrahotels.it /toscana/siena/montepulciano (1144 words)

	Hotels Montepulciano Italy - Venere.com
		The refinement of style to satisfy the needs of comfort combined with a genuine family atmosphere, makes the hotel Villa Ambra a pleasant and Welcoming place to stay, in an area where the nature and the arts are always present.
		The welcoming hotel I Due Cigni is situated in the centre of Montepulciano, in the heart of Tuscany, near the spa centre of Sant'Albino.
		The Hotel Terrace of Montepulciano is situated in the heart of historical center of the Medioevale village to little steps from the course and the Large Public square, (where works can be admired rinaissance architettura of 15° century) and it has two...
	en.venere.com /hotels_montepulciano (462 words)

	ItalianMade.com - WINES: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG
		According to that account, the king quit the town of Chiusi, along with the older community's inhabitants, to settle on the ancient hill of Mons Mercurius, the name of which was later changed to Mons Politicus.
		From its earliest origins, Montepulciano was linked with wine, as is indicated by a red-figure kylix (wine cup) that was made in the Chiusi area and found in 1868 along with numerous bronze objects in an Etruscan tomb in the vicinity of the Tuscan town.
		That predilection accounted for a visit by an English delegation to the Grand Duchy of Tuscany with the purpose of acquiring Moscadello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano for the Court of St. James's.
	www.italianmade.com /wines/DOC10021.cfm (364 words)

	Tuscany Italy Rental Accommodations Montepulciano - Condominium
		The town of Montepulciano with its picturesque lanes is a place which all those who want to get a good memory of the area wonât miss.
		Montepulciano has always been the land of very good craftsmen, especially carpenters and flsmiths, who still work in little workshops along the roads of the town.
		Another pleasant surprise at Montepulciano are the local thermal baths, "Terme di Montepulciano" at S.Albino (3 km).
	www.vrbo.com /13370 (735 words)

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