Montecucco lies to the southwest of Montalcino near Scansano. The region straddles a small part of the province of Siena, with most vineyards technically located in the Upper Maremma. These vineyards are on the southwest flanks of Monte Amiata, the giant Volcano that dominates the southern Tuscan skyline, and the micro-climate is actually quite similar to that found in Montalcino.

The region was established as a DOC in 1998 and Montecucco Sangiovese in particular was elevated to DOCG status in 2011. Reds are exclusively produced from Sangiovese (at a minimum of 60% of the blend) and Ciliegiolo. Whites are made from Trebbiano and/or Vermentino. A number of producers share nearly 300 acres between them and produce about 70,000 cases of wine per year. (Wine/Appellations)