When it comes to Montalcino, one cannot help but think of wine. The geographical area is indeed an authentic milestone, just think of Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino, which have managed to win numerous awards. In addition to these, there's Vin Santo, which is a perfect match for cantucci biscuits, grappa, and much more. But what are the best wine shops? Let's discover them together!
Enoteca Pierangioli
Located in the historic center of Montalcino, precisely at Piazza del Popolo, 16, right below the Town Hall Tower, Enoteca Pierangioli was one of the first commercial activities of this kind to be inaugurated. Here you will always find four different varieties of Brunello di Montalcino ready for tasting, preserved in a special tasting machine, the Enomatic, which keeps the wines at a constant temperature of 18°C. Moreover, Alessandro organizes tours to the most important wine estates in Montalcino, holding the appropriate Driver Hire license.
Enoteca la Fortezza
Located inside the fortress of Montalcino, Enoteca la Fortezza was inaugurated in 1980 by Marzio Giannelli and Mario Pianigiani, becoming over the years an important reference point for lovers of quality wines. Besides tastings, they offer the possibility to organize all sorts of important events. The address of this magical place is Piazzale Fortezza.
Enoteca San Giorgio
Located inside the cellar of the San Giorgio Restaurant, this wine shop boasts a selection of over three hundred wines, available for purchase both in the physical and virtual store. This latter opportunity allows customers from all around the world to enjoy the full flavor of Montalcino comfortably at home. Tastings can be done by requesting the rechargeable Wine Card of the preferred amount. But that's not all: once you have the card, you can taste the wine by serving yourself independently from two dispensers, specially designed to preserve all the organoleptic characteristics of the products, in three different doses. The place is situated in Via Soccorso Saloni, 7 Montalcino.
Bruno Dalmazio
Enoteca Bruno Dalmazio, often abbreviated as BD, was born exactly a century after the birth of Brunello di Montalcino, in 1988. This establishment, located in Via Traversa dei Monti, 214, just outside the walls of Montalcino, offers customers a careful selection of national and French wines. Thanks to a strong dedication to work, BD has managed to become an excellent reference for professionals and wine enthusiasts alike. Tastings take place in the room adjacent to the wine shop, in a cozy and convivial environment.
Enoteca di Piazza
A family-run business inaugurated in 2004 by spouses Andrea and Silvana Fedolfi, genuine Montalcino DOCs for generations. The business was then proudly continued by their son Nicolò and his wife Linda, who were able to add a member of the third generation, namely Alessandro, who, once his studies were completed, chose to be part of the company's growth. This great commitment has turned the wine shop into one of the largest in Montalcino, so much so that it counts five outlets plus a characteristic tavern. The wine shop is located in Piazza Garibaldi, one of the most important squares in the area. In addition to wine, customers can purchase other items such as balsamic vinegar, biscuits, pasta, honey, oil, and grappa.
La Bottega di Amilcare
Acquired by Enoteca San Giorgio in 2016, La Bottega di Amilcare has become a branch where every customer can help themselves to wine in a glass autonomously through suitable dispensers. These dispensers are indeed capable of maintaining both the ideal temperature and the delicate aromatic properties. Eighteen different varieties of wine are available. The shop is also located just steps away from the Piazza Tower. Here too, you can use the rechargeable Wine Card with the desired amount, thus controlling your spending budget to the maximum. Charging and service operations are carried out completely automatically, and if you need assistance, the staff will be ready to help you step by step. The address is Via Ricasoli, 25 Montalcino.
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