Adamo Pallecchi, a wine expert with Contucci wine makers who produces the Nobile di Montepulciano red wines, tastes a wine during a holiday in Montepulciano, near Siena, central Italy, September 3, 2006. The 10-day holiday dating back to the 14th century to celebrate Montepulciano's patron Saint John the Baptist, with costumed ceremonies, dance parties, street theatre performances and lavish parties served on the squares culminate with a wne barrel race known as the Il Bravio delle Botti. Picture taken September 3, 2006. REUTERS/Daniele La Monaca (ITALY)