Montalcino ( Italian: Montalcino ) is a commune and city in Italy , located in the Tuscany region, in the province of Siena .
| Commune | |
| Montalcino | |
|---|---|
| Montalcino | |
| A country |  Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Provinces | Sienna |
| History and Geography | |
| Square | 243 km² |
| Center height | 567 m |
| Timezone | UTC + 1 , in summer UTC + 2 |
| Population | |
| Population | 5131 people ( 2008 ) |
| Density | 21 people / km² |
| Digital identifiers | |
| Telephone code | +39 0577 |
| Postcode | 53024, 53028 |
| Car code | |
| ISTAT Code | 052014 |
| Other | |
| Mayor of the commune | Silvio franceschelli |
| comunedimontalcino.it (ital.) | |
The population is 5131 people (2008), the population density is 21 people / km². It covers an area of 243 km². The postcode is 53024, 53028. The telephone code is 0577.
On May 8, the Most Holy Theotokos ( Maria Santissima del Soccorso ) is especially honored.
The local high-quality red wine Brunello di Montalcino of the highest category DOCG, as well as the simpler Rosso di Montalcino [1] [2] became widely known.
Brunello wine is considered the most expensive of those produced in Tuscany and even the most expensive of Italian in principle. Therefore, prices in the many shops on the streets of Montalcino should not be surprised.
The main attractions of the town, located 40-45 km south of Siena:
- Montalcino fortress, a severe stone quadrangle, the walls of which can be climbed (for a fee, entrance from the cafe). It is located outside the Old Town, literally on the border between it and modern areas. The adjacent observation platforms near the fortress allow you to enjoy panoramic views of Tuscany
- The Palazzo dei Priori, which today occupies the City Hall, - the building dates from the 13-14th century, you can recognize it by the clock tower
- Montalcino Cathedral. Built on the site of a church of the 11th century in the 19th century in the classical style
Demographics
Population dynamics:
Notes
- ↑ Igor Maltsev. Wine with Igor Maltsev . // Kommersant Weekend, No. 105 (2944), 06/11/2004. Date of treatment December 14, 2012. Archived December 17, 2012.
- ↑ Mozart Wine House - Tuscany . // encyclopedia.mozartwine.com. Date of treatment December 14, 2012. Archived December 17, 2012.