On last day in Italy began a little slower than most. A relaxing morning in the gardens was followed by a return to the village on the hill, our Montepulciano, for lunch and shopping.
The artisan shops in Montepulciano consist of art stores selling ceramics, hand painted craftsmen wares and paintings. There are shoes shops as well but not as good as the ones we found in Positano.
But the predominant shop is the enoteca, or wine shop. Tastings are offered in the shops, as well as direct sales of bottles and shipment home. Many offer glasses and bottles to enjoy right on the narrow streets.
We all met at the restaurant in the Grande Piazza for lunch, the same place Bob and I had dinner a couple of nights earlier. Bruschetta, tagliatelle with truffles, local pici pasta and lasagne! Our first lasagne of the trip!!
We followed up lunch with some gelato, spritzes, and a little more shopping before we returned to the house to start the awful task of preparing to return home.
After happy hour in the yard, we decided to have pizza at home and pack. We were treated to a wildlife display between the pheasants in the grass and a pack of small wild boar running by the villa! We flew a kite we have flown all over the world on holidays, a gift from my late father. We flew it high in the Tuscan sky while we toasted a wonderful family adventure “under the Tuscan sun”!
Saturday will bring flights back home this time via Munich. Montepulciano has served as a wonderful base to see the surrounding countryside, the quaint and picturesque villages and live our best Tuscan life!
Ciao and Grazie mille, Italia!!!