From Left To Right: 1) Clock tower in Montalcino. 2) View of countryside from Montalcino. 2) View of rooftops and countryside from fort n Montalcino. 4) Signs into Montalcino. 5) Wine map of regional vinyards. 6) A narrow street in Montalcino. It is obvious why most Italians drive small cars!

From Left To Right: 1) You never know when you'll run across an internet cafe. This one was on a small side street in Montalcino. 2) A statue found in a building under renovation. 3), 4) & 5) Street views in Montalcino. 6) The inner area of fort in Montalcino. 7) View of countryside from Montalcino.

From Left To Right: 1) Herb gardens lining walkway on Castello Banfi grounds. 2)Castello Banfi sign. 3) Fields of Banfi grapes. 4) The Banfi store. 5) More views of Banfi land. 6) An old wine press on Banfi grounds.

From Left To Right: 1) Wine casks at Banfi winery. 2) Myself, my daughter and granddaughter in the rose garden at Banfi. 3) Balsamic vinegar aging at Banfi. 4) View of Banfi buildings and rose gardens. 5) Ceiling light made of wine bottles in Banfi winery. 6) Another view of the Banfi winery.

From Left To Right: 1) More wine casks at Banfi winery. 2) Wine store inside fort at Montalcino. 3) The main gate into Montalcino. 4) The enoteca inside the fort at Montalcino.

Please Note: If you use any of these photos, please give me credit, and preferably a link back to my site. Click HERE to read my journal for Day Three. Click HERE to see photos from Florence, Day Four.

Buon Appetito!
By Deborah Mele 2002
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