Valdichiana Senese

The Valdichiana Senese has soft borders, just like the levity of its sunrises, the reddening of its sundowns, which are reflected in the serene Crete, in the rare and charming biancane, in the Orcia canyons, borders that glimmer on the lakes in Chiusi and Montepulciano, are rooted in the mysterious Etruscan civilization, bounce off the ruggedness of Cetona and gush forth from the springs in Chianciano and San Casciano.

Everything here speaks of charm and harmony: from the history rooted in legend and Etruscan mystery to the pleasure of treating yourself to an afternoon of well-being (at the hot springs in Chianciano Terme, Montepulciano and San Casciano dei Bagni) and gluttonous delight (particularly when it comes to Montepulciano wines, the...