Mansarda in Montalcino

Montalcino lies inside the Val d'Orcia cultural landscape, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The surroundings within 15 km are rolling agricultural hills with vineyards (area of Brunello di Montalcino production), olive groves and arable fields, with regular lines of cypress and country lanes. The Orcia river valley and its tributaries drain the area. The Romanesque Abbey of Sant'Antimo stands a few kilometres south of the town. The local pattern is small hill towns, hamlets and dispersed farmsteads; Montalcino itself is a hilltop town with a medieval fortress and an intact historic core. The nearest city of size is Siena, roughly 40–50 km to the north, which provides regional services and rail connections. The area is known for Brunello di Montalcino wine and related wine production and hospitality services.