7Bravio delle Botti Barrel Race in Montepulciano, Tuscany

Italians love their medieval festivals, and we do too. Tuscany alone hosts the Palio horse races, jousting in Montisi and Arezzo, and an archery contest in Montalcino.

But if you want to see something different, Montepulciano is the place to be. It is famous for its Vino Nobile wine, so the festival’s highlight is a wine barrel race.

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