[Idyllchat] Choice between two places?

[Jerry Clancy]

I've not seen the Angiolina property but we stayed at Le Chiuse 3 
(the largest apt. w/ 3 bdrms.) and absolutely loved it. You're in the 
middle of a vineyard literally just below Montalcino. We would 
journey out during the day and it was like coming home at night. We 
were there in April and May and burned some wood (usually olive, a 
hardwood) in the fireplace almost every night. You are like halfway 
up the hill and there is a small road you can hike (or drive with a 
four-wheel vehicle) up to the town. Alternately, you drive down the 
hill and around to highway SS7 and then to town.

The views are spectacular. We posted some photos on our website after 
the 2001 trip which are still there. Go to 
www.billtrak.net/italy/index.htm and click the Le Chiuse section. 
Also read our trip log and those of others who have gone there. They 
should help you make up your mind. I heartily recommend Le Chiuse.

Jerry


At 11:56 PM 1/28/2007, you wrote:


>We like Angiolina at Montalcino, but also like the advantage of the
>Chiuse 1, 3,4 and 5.  Any suggestions?  It may come to living on top
>of the hill versus the bottom of the hill!!