The Calici di Stelle a Montepulciano event, organized by Strada del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano e dei Sapori della Valdichiana Senese together with the patronage of Comune di Montepulciano, will celebrate its 23rd edition this year, on the 10th of August.
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The evening starts at 5 p.m. with the tour of monumental cellars of Montepulciano “SPECIALE CALICI”. The tour, to be purchased for €19 per person, includes a walk in the historic centre of Montepulciano, a visit to a monumental cellar and the tasting of Rosso di Montepulciano DOC and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG.
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The itinerant tastings start at 6 p.m. in Piazza Grande, Sant ’Agostino’s Church and in the Otto Contrade of the Bravìo delle Botti. The classic star coupon can be bought directly on site for €15 per person. The coupon includes the itinerant tasting of Nobile di Montepulciano, Rosso di Montepulciano or Cocktail based on Rosso di Montepulciano, goblet with goblet-holder. This same timeslot also involves the beginning of some collateral activities of the event, such as the historical Exhibition of flag wavers and drummers of the Bravìo delle Botti of Montepulciano (from Colonna del Marzocco to Piazza Grande) and a new recreational space for the youngest guests. It’s the “Laboratorio Stellato”, a craft laboratory for children (3 to 12 years old) in collaboration with the local Piero Calamandrei’s Library and Benedetta de Angelis, which will take place in the Chiostro of the Palazzo del Capitano (Piazza Grande). Moreover, a dedicated space for local artisans will be provided in the Loggiato of Piazza delle Erbe.
Guided tastings are scheduled from 7 p.m. in two evocative locations of Montepulciano: Terrazza di Vicolo del Leone and Loggiato della Canonica di San Biagio. An advanced booking is required for this type of experience and can be made directly from our website. For €25 per person, you will have the opportunity to taste different etiquettes of Vino Nobile and Rosso di Montepulciano in combination with refined gastronomic local products. The atmosphere is then enriched with live music entertainment, in collaboration with the Musical Institute H.W. Henze of Montepulciano and some other local artists. From 7.30 p.m. our guests will have the possibility to taste Vino Nobile and Rosso di Montepulciano at the Otto Contrade of the Bravìo delle Botti in combination with local traditional dishes. To conclude the evening, live music entertainment is scheduled from 9 p.m. at the Stair Agostino’s Church (Via di Gracciano del Corso) and Piazza Grande
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Calici di Stelle a Montepulciano 2024
10 August
Montepulciano, Itally
