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Title: A refreshing change from the usual ex-pat travel stories.
Review: This is an engaging, informative and entertaining read, which enhanced my visit to Montalcino immensely whilst visiting during September 2002.Huddled under an archway, sheltering from the rain in the Travaglio quartiere, I learnt about the local customs, their pride in their ancestry, and the fierce rivalry and loyalty of the separate quarters.Isabella describes the struggles of the Montalcinesi, who have fought against all odds and invasions since the stone walls were erected in 1110 AD and how this traditional community has adapted to modern life in the 21st century, bringing us the delicious Brunello di Montalcino wine.If you are visiting Montalcino, or indeed, Tuscany, I urge you to read this book. If you don't you'll never scratch beneath the surface of this magnificent region and its people.Isabella Dusi clearly feels very lucky to live in Montalcino; a refreshing change from the usual ex-pat travel stories.
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