Val d'Orcia

Val d'Orcia
The towns that are in the county of the Val d'Orcia are Castiglione d'Orcia, Montalcino, Pienza, San Quirico d'Orcia and Radicofani. Other important towns are Monticchiello, Bagno Vignoni, Montenero d'Orcia and Mongiovi. Casa Vacanze Gli Oleandri recommend a tasting of Pecorino di Pienza and Brunello di Montalcino.

Val d'Orcia is a large valley located in the Tuscan province of Siena, north-east of Mount Amiata and near the border with Umbria.The river Orcia , which gives the name to the valley , passes through this territory . The valley is characterized by pleasant landscapes and several medieval villages, two of which are well known : Pienza and Montalcino.

The valley is also an important natural reserve, full of art and culture, recognized as World Heritage by UNESCO for the excellent preservation of the landscape.