Wine in Montalcino, Tuscany

Enoteca La Fortezza di Montalcino ★ 4.5

Founded 1980 inside the medieval fortress walls of Montalcino, with Val d'Orcia panoramas from the ramparts. Specialises in Brunello di Montalcino verticals and Rosso di Montalcino flights.

Enoteca La Fortezza di Montalcino ★ 4.6

Inside Montalcino's 14th-century fortress, founded 1980 by Mario Pianigiani and Marzio Giannelli. Five-glass Brunello flights, blind tastings and panoramic ramparts.

The list: Wide-ranging Brunello di Montalcino vertical with around five regular tasting flights and five top-shelf flights, plus cheese, salumi and pasta pairings

Tip: Climb the fortress staircase before the tasting; the panoramic ramparts run around the medieval walls and overlook the Val d'Orcia.