More Americans are moving to Tuscany, a part of Italy known for medieval walled cities and wine.
Some locals say it's keeping their economy alive, but others are starting to grumble.
The influx of Americans, locals said, can be at once a booster of fortunes and an irritating imposition.
"A lot of locals say that a place like Montepulciano cannot handle all those tourists because it's a small city," said Tudor, the jeweler.
Americans, Ercolani said, "spend money and they appreciate the quality of the food and the wine that we have."
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