Montalcino Travel Forum

Has anyone ever stayed at Hotel Giglio in Montalcino?
what is the hotel like?
where are good places to eat nearby?
where is a good winery to try Brunello?
do any of the wineries give free tastings?
where is the best place to buy Brunello?
Thanks!
wdwgal

I'm trying to figure out the easiest and quickest way to get from Rome to Montalcino without a car. The train seems inconvenient since it requires switching in three different towns (Chiusi, Siena, Buonconvento). I am wondering if there is a direct bus option from Rome, how often it leaves, and how long it takes, or alternately, whether there are buses that go from the train station at Chiusi directly to Montalcino. Would appreciate your advice!

Hi, my husband a nd I are visiting Montalcino soon and would like and suggestions for informal, relaxed dining either in Montalcino itself or in the surrounding countryside. Any suggestions of vineyards to visit would be great also.

MY HUSBAND AND I ARE PLANNING TO GO TO THE FESTIVAL SAGRA DEL TORDO. HE HAS A HEART CONDITION AND WILL NOT BE ABLE TO WALK THE DISTANCE FROM THE PARKINGPARKS UPHILL TO THE FESTIVAL. IS THERE ANY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION FROM THE PARKS I.E SHUTTLE BUSES,TAXIS ETC.WE WILL BE COMING FROM TRASIMENO. ANY BUSES OR TRAINS FROM THAT AREA? WE PREFER TO USE OUR CAR. IS IT POSSIBLE TO DRIVE TO SOME AREA WHERE TRANSPORTATION TO MONTALCINO IS AVAILABLE. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY HELP OFFERED
THANKS ARCHINAL

Do you know tour companies that offer day trips into the wine region, especially Montalcino and Montepulciano from Florence? Is departing from SIena a better idea? I know we can use the SITA bus network and do it on our own, but just wondering?? Thanks for any help you can offer.

My wife and I are looking to rent a modest apartment in or near Montalcino from March/April 2004 until end September 2004.
How much should we expect to pay per week / month? Can anyone help with recommendations?
Many thanks