Prize of the Barrels - Italian Moments 14

On the last Sunday of August, the Tuscan hill town called Montepulciano stages its annual barrel race. Two contestants from each of 8 neighborhoods pair up to roll a wine barrel through the streets of the ancient city. The race is preceded by an historic pageant complete with costumed nobility, drummers and creative flag ceremonies. The 2011 race was won by the neighborhood called Gracciano. We'll see you at next year's race! To read our story of that magical day go to this link: http://theupsidelowdown.wordpress.com/2011/09/03/roll-out-the-barrel/

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