August 10th in Montepulciano the new edition of “Calici di Stelle” wine tasting event
“Calici di Stelle” in Montepulciano returns on the magical night of San Lorenzo with tastings of Rosso di Montepulciano DOC and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, musical entertainment, exhibition of local artisans and workshops for children.
The starriest night of the year is celebrated in Montepulciano with tastings of red wines from Montepulciano in three different ways:
- Guided tasting paired with typical local products, at the Tempio di San Biagio and on the Vicolo del Leone Terrace (by reservation only);
- Itinerant tastings in the historic centre;
- Tasting at dinner in the 8 Contrade (districts) of the Bravìo delle Botti di Montepulciano.
The puoring service is entrusted to the professionalism of the FISAR sommeliers, the musical entertainment is provided by local artists and in collaboration with the H. W. Henze Institute of Music of Montepulciano. Activity dedicated to kids with a laboratory for starred creations and a space dedicated to local craftsmanship. From the afternoon, it is possible to discover the historic center and the monumental cellars of Montepulciano with guided visits organized by Valdichiana Living.
Organization by Strada del Vino Nobile di Montepulciano e dei Sapori della Valdichiana Senese and in collaboration and with the contribution of the Municipality of Montepulciano.
For more information: www.calicidistellemontepulciano.it – +39 05787 717484
Program
TASTINGS
From 6 p.m. to midnight / Itinerant tasting (€ 15 star coupon – available for purchase on the evening of the event)
The classic formula of Calici di Stelle. Buy the star coupon during the night of Calici di Stelle with itinerant tasting of Rosso di Montepulciano and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, goblet with goblet-holder
Piazza Grande, Sant’Agostino from 6 p.m. and 8 Contrade of Bravìo delle Botti di Montepulciano from 7.30 p.m.
At 7 p.m. and at 9.30 p.m. / Guided tastings in 2 exclusive locations of Montepulciano old town center paired with local flavors (€ 25 per person, advance booking required)
In each location, tasting of 3 labels of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano presented by the producers, in combination with local food. Entertainment with live music.
Terrace of Vicolo del Leone – Canonica di San Biagio
From 7.30 pm / Dinner with the Reds of Montepulciano at the Contrade del Bravìo delle Botti
Vino Nobile and Rosso di Montepulciano wines paired with traditional local dishes.
Contrade del Bravìo delle Botti (in the historic center of Montepulciano)
COLLATERAL ACTIVITIES
Exhibition of flag wavers and drummers of the Bravìo delle Botti di Montepulciano
6 p.m. / Departure from the Colonna del Marzocco to Piazza Grande
Craft laboratory for children and adults
From 6 to 8 p.m. / Chiostro di Palazzo del Capitano, Piazza Grande n. 7
Exhibition of local artisans
From 6 p.m. / Loggiato di Piazza delle Erbe
Live music
From 9 p.m. / Stairs of Sant’Agostino Church, Via di Gracciano nel Corso
From 10 p.m. / Piazza Grande
Tour of the monumental cellars of Montepulciano – SPECIAL FOR CALICI DI STELLE
5 p.m. / Departure from Piazza Grande n. 7
Price per person € 19 – Min. 6 people