Siena to Montalcino: Brunello Country

Visit Siena Guide editorial·May 19, 2026·6 min read

Montalcino is small, sleepy, and home to one of the world's great wines: Brunello.

# Siena to Montalcino: Brunello Country

Montalcino is small, sleepy, and home to one of the world's great wines: Brunello.

Key facts

Bus 114 from Siena: 1h20, ~7 euro. Limited departures.
By car: 50 minutes via SR2 + SP14. Easier for winery hopping.
Highlights: Fortezza for the view, Brunello tastings, Abbey of Sant'Antimo nearby (15 min by car).
Wine tasting: 20-50 euro at the cantinas; book ahead.
Excellent for serious wine enthusiasts. Less rewarding without wine focus.

What I tell visitors

Brunello at the source costs less than half what it does back home. If you ship a bottle, the cantina will arrange it.

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Final word

Whatever brings you to Siena — food, the Palio, the Tuscan countryside — slow down. The city repays attention. If you have a tip to add or a correction, write us at redazione@visitsienaguide.it.