The cities of Napa, California, and Montalcino, Italy are proud to formally announce a long-term sister city partnership between the two communities. The sistership will strengthen the dialogue between the citizens of Napa and Montalcino to promote cooperation and exchange.

Through the sister city partnership, Napa and Montalcino will look to foster relations between their cities, their governments, and people by promoting research on local traditions and exchanges among schools, as well as through planning the development of cultural activities and exchanging best practices.  Sister City relationships are recognized as being integral to reinforcing the Napa Valley’s leadership as a wine-producing region.