Good call. I got nabbed on my trip early last year.
Shocked. How could they track me down in America.
They did. Modern technology 
They know itās a rental and the car agency gives the Italian government your information.
Italians sell the fine to international collection companies. Iāve never paid.
I have 2 outstanding tickets from 10-15 years ago in Italy. Driving the wrong way on a one way street in Sicily (that got ugly 
) and driving in a plaza on Sunday in Parma.
And one in Portugal for blasting through a toll.
Itās gonna happen.
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That place is a Michelin Three Keys resort and deserves it! We had dinner at La Taverna and everything there was just perfect.
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I was there in 2015 and got a ticket a few years later. I donāt know if Iāll ever get back but if I do, I donāt want to spend my time in a Tuscan jail so I paid it.
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Second this. You can try some of Montalcinoās finest by small pour. I think I paid $5 euros per taste, including Poggio do Soto, Cupano, Valdicava, etc.
As for wineries, we had a lovely lunch and tasting at Livio Sassetti, itās definitely a working winery, but the hospitality was fantastic. I remember the cost being more than reasonable. Iām ready to go back!
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Iād highly recommend Uccelliera. I visited there around 10 years ago and still have fond memories. The wines are great, but the hospitality and overall experience are what really stood out.
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Someone mentioned Sesta di Sopra upthread and I want to second them. We were there in October and they were lovely hosts for a tasting in their home. Their Brunello Riserva is terrific and the Rosso is quite nice at a good price. We shipped some of both home.
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I second or third the reco for Le Chiuse.
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Iāll also third them. Wonderful visit and extremely welcoming.
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Second Grappolo Blu - had a nice dinner there but service wasnāt great. Best bang for my buck and true Italian vibe was Il Moro. 55 eur lunch for two that was excellent, including a bottle of Rosso and complimentary grappa. Definitely not quick but my wife and I loved the authenticity.
We stayed at Mastrojanni so did the tasting there and Piccolimini. piccolimini was very hospitable and would recommend. mastrojanni we did just because we stayed there.
Yes - Le Chiuse w Lorenzo the winemaker, barrel tasting, humble, family vibes, high quality, Biondi-Santi pedigree but moderate pricing great experience
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My favorite restaurant in Montalcino for years has been Drogheria Franci ā shocked itās not already been mentioned. They also have a nice wine bar La Sosta around the corner.
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