These are days of feast in the charming village of Montepulciano, just a few km far from Chianciano Terme, where the 8 districts are preparing for the challenge, the “Bravio delle Botti” race.
The 1km long race twists and turns along the old town centre, uphill the narrow alleys where the “pusher”, two contestants for each district, need to push a 80 kg wine barrels till the Dome in the main square, Piazza Grande.
The 8 districts challenge to win the “bravio” a painted cloth banner representing the village saint and created each year by a different artist. The 8 districts are Cagnano, Collazzi,
published on 24/08/2016 11:45:03 section
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montepulciano (siena)