The women of wine: from the Etruscans to today

From Etruscan women to contemporary women, Valdichiana Senese has always been a land of brilliant, autonomous and independent women. From the archaeological finds that tell us about a worldly Etruscan woman, a lover of the pleasures of life, to the women who today keep the Valdichiana and its winemaking tradition alive: you will discover how the feminine one is undoubtedly the most fascinating face of this area of Tuscany.

Women of the Past and Women of the Present

You will visit the Civic Archaeological Museum of Chianciano Terme, paying particular attention to the section dedicated to women in the Etruscan world. You will discover how the ancient inhabitants of Valdichiana Senese, joyous and libertine, loved not only jewels and perfumed oils but also wine, which flowed abundantly during banquets and parties in which they used to take part. And the women-wine combination continues to preserve its charm even today in this territory: visiting a winery in Montepulciano run by women, you will understand how femininity is the trait d'union that combines wine, art and architecture to create unique places.