Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy

Montepulciano is a medieval and Renaissance hill town and comune in the Italian province of Siena in southern Tuscany.  Montepulciano is a major producer of food and drink. Renowned for its pork, cheese, “pici” pasta, lentils, and honey, it is known world-wide for its wine. Connoisseurs consider its Vino Nobile, which should not be confused with varietal wine merely made from the Montepulciano grape, among Italy‘s best.