In Montalcino this weekend?

If you are, you may be astounded by the variety of events in town. From Abba tributes to falconry, with quantities of eating, quaffing and folk-dancing thrown in for good measure... come cadi, cadi bene! The full and bizarre programme in English is detailed here on the wonderful resource www.mapitout-montalcino.com. Harvest started last week on the lower slopes of Montalcino and the first official comments about 2012 vintage quality (in essence; lower quantity, higher quality) are out. Here at Il Palazzone our 2012 Brunello is still waiting patiently on the vine.