[Idyllchat] Re: Montalcino

[Bill&Linda Babineau]

Hi:

You will love the Montalcino/Buonconvento area of Italy.
October is a good time to go as the heat and many of the
tourists have gone.  We stayed at the Barbi Farm in l998 and
at Ada Teresa near Buonconvento in 2005--both in October.
Parking in Buonconvento is never a problem and I think that
your suggestion of early morning parking in the other towns
would be good.

In 1998 we had dinner at the Barbi Farm restaurant, which
has a following of people who like it, but we found it
expensive and not worth it.  We aren't familiar with any
other farm restaurants, but can recommend the following:  La
Compagnia in Torrenieri,  the Dell' Arco in Murlo,   La
Porto in Montichiello,  Percenna in Buonconvento,  and I
Poggiolini  Buonconvento (the best restaurant in
Buonconvento).

Parking in the beautiful town of Pienza is not uphill, so be
sure to go there.  A good restaurant there is Latte di Luna.

Enjoy!  Let us know if you have any other questions or
concerns.

Linda Babineau





Robert Davis wrote:

> Hi..read your offer of help for Montalcino.  We are
> doing our first Italy untour there in Oct., staying at
> LeChuise 5.  My husband is having a little trouble
> with his knees, and I am getting concerned over the
> possibility of parking far from the towns and walking
> uphill.  What suggestions do you have for finding
> parking..does reaching any town early in the morning
> help?  Early that is, 9:30.  Did you have dinner at
> the winery/restaurants that is related to one of the
> housing units either near Montalcino or Buonconvento?
> or any other suggestions out of the many places
> offered?  Thank you for any advice.  Jean and Bob Davis