Perched atop the hill and protected by the surrounding village, it stands in all its beauty. In its strategic position on the hill of Poggio alle Mura, it overlooks the valleys of the Orcia and Ombrone rivers, as well as the communication routes between Siena, Monte Amiata, and the Maremma. From up there, it dominates the entire valley. We are about twenty kilometers from Montalcino, the land of the great Brunello.The road leading up to the hill is flanked by vineyards, woods, and olive trees, and as we get closer, we feel the footsteps of time. Written records first mention…