As for all ancient stories, one cannot be sure of everything, but, given the importance of the CONTUCCI family in the following centuries, it seems likely that they were already living in the centre of Montepulciano by the year 1000. In fact they were one of the "founding fathers" of Vino Nobile.The building of the CONTUCCI cellars took place before the mansion - Palazzo CONTUCCI - which was once inhabited by Pope Giulio III and the by the Grand Duke Ferdinand I. The mansion was built by Antonio Sangallo the older and painted internally with affrescoes by Andrea Pozzo. One can therefore say that both house and cellars were built in the XIII century and were part of the old inner walls of Montepulciano. An international breakfast, included in the room rate, is offered to guests of the Contucci Residenze d’Epoca at the "Caffe Poliziano" which is 400 meters from the apartment. The "Caffe Poliziano" is an elegant and historic Italian restaurant (since 1868).