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for the June 30, 2009 issue

Hearty local wining and dining await visitors to this alluring Tuscan city

Jo Cooke
Issue: June 30, 2009

Siena is the capital city of an Italian province that contains three of Tuscany's most important and historic red-wine appellations: Chianti Classico, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Brunello di Montalcino. When visitors are ready to take a break from sightseeing and high culture, there are plenty of restaurants that are willing to refresh them with hearty food and excellent local wines.

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