Montepulciano

We went to Montepulciano in the morning to see the Chiesa de Bagnia, an early Renaissance church. The Texas Architecture students really enjoyed this...it is the best and most perfect example of Renaissance architecture in terms of simplicity and proportion, according to one of the students. It was built separated from the town on purpose.












The view out to the countryside was spectacular (as always!). Montepulciano is known for it's wine, which is actually my favorite so far, the Montepulciano Nobile. We were originally supposed to be able to tour town and the winery, but I guess we ran out of time. I'm definitely coming back to this town someday!