MuTER. Museum of the Montespertoli Territory
Montespertoli

The Bartolomeo Intieri Documentation Center is located within the “I Lecci” Center for Local Culture in Montespertoli and is dedicated to the study and enhancement of agricultural culture, landscape and local rural memory. Named after the 18th-century agronomist Bartolomeo Intieri, the center promotes a modern vision of agriculture founded on research and innovation.
The Center houses historical and scientific documentation on viticulture and on the territory of Montespertoli and Valdelsa, including environmental studies, oral testimonies, photographs and audiovisual materials, alongside with publications on the local farming evolution. In collaboration with universities and cultural institutions, it serves as a dynamic archive and a space for outreach, education, and community engagement for scholars, schools, and visitors alike.

It takes visitors on a fascinating journey of the ancient origins of these hills. The exhibition highlights findings from the Etruscan well of Via Nebbiano, dating between the late 7th and early 6th centuries BC, and excavations regarding the area of Molino San Vincenzo, which revealed evidence from the Archaic-Etruscan phase, that preceded the Roman era.
Among the most significant artifacts are fragments of bucchero (the black-gray signature Etruscan pottery), decorated cups and bowls, and an elegant, finely ornamented Etrusco-Corinthian amphora. The collection also features large dolia and pithoi used for storing agricultural commodities.

The discovery of a grindstone made of leucitic tephrite—an imported volcanic stone—relates to the trade and contacts beyond local borders. While kitchen utensils offer a vivid glimpse into the daily life of a small Etruscan farming community.
This immersive path, enriched by authentic artifacts and explanatory panels, allows visitors to rediscover the millennial roots of Montespertoli and the profound bond between humanity, water, and the land in the Etruscan age.

mMc – Murale Montespertoli Civitatis, created by Daniele Spisa, is a large-scale visual narrative dedicated to the identity of Montespertoli. The title evokes the concept of civitas: not just a city, but a community—a tapestry of stories and citizens who have shaped its character over time. The artwork unfolds as a continuous story across the building’s facades. It begins with the rural world of the 19th and 20th centuries; it then features Don Milani, a symbolic figure with local origins, shown alongside his students. The central panels highlight the defining features of the landscape: rows of vines and olive trees, landmarks of the local wine and oil traditions. The narrative continues through art and history, featuring Filippo Lippi and the Madonna and Child of San Piero in Mercato, followed by Machiavelli, Guicciardini, and Sidney Sonnino. Two aerial views commemorate the area’s two main festivals.