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Montalcino is famous for its spectacular wines but did you know that there is also a red heart to Montalcino? Saffron! This red gold has been cultivated in the region around Montalcino since the Middle Ages with records going as far back as 1857. The beautiful crimson spice is cultivated from the crocus plant and involves handpicking the stigmas from each little flower. You need 120,000 to 150,000 flowers to make 1 kilogram of saffron!

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