A Romantic Elopement. Castello Banfi, Montalcino Region, Tuscany, Italy
There are places you fall in love with without even having seen them, and when you finally do, you fall in love harder. Castello Banfi in Montalcino became such a place for me. The castle is located on a large hill surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, plum gardens, wheat fields, truffle meadows, and forests. The ample inner territory hosts a five-star hotel with a swimming pool, fountain, restaurant, enoteca, museum, and other delights. All is covered by greenery and flower