Itinerary Montepulciano is located in Tuscany, in the Siena province, 200 km from Rome and 120 km from Florence. It stands on a 605 meters hill between Valdichiana and Valdorcia, and offers wonderful views and a hilly Mediterranean climate, characterized by a reduced temperature range during the year, with mild winter and summer seasons. Dating back to the Etruscan age, Montepulciano gained grandeur and power in the first centuries of the second millennium, thanks to the clever alliances offered from time to time to the major towns of the region, always fighting each other. After finally entering the Florence state in 1511, Montepulciano lived in the 16th century its "great time", thanks to the works of famous baroque architects like Sangallo and Vignola. Coming from the South: toll road A1 Firenze-Roma, exit Chiusi-Chianciano Terme, then follow SS146 (about 20 km). Coming from the North: toll road A1 Firenze-Roma, exit Valdichiana, then follow SS 326 (about 20 km). Coming from Siena or from Perugia: motorway Siena-Bettolle-Perugia.