Discover Maremma

A weekend on holiday in the old town of Scansano

A weekend on holiday in the old town of Scansano

To admire the splendor of this small town of medieval buildings and wonderful panoramas in the countryside of Tuscan Maremma.

Scansano

Among ancient walls, towers and castles

In Scansano, one of the most picturesque towns of Maremma, walking through the alleys of the historic center you can admire the remains of ancient medieval structures, surrounded by a walled perimeter and numerous churches like those of San Giovanni Battista and Madonna delle Grazie. Once outside the town you can marvel at different castles like the castle of montorgiali, located in dominant position over the populated center, with an impressive structure characterized by various buildings with round arched windows and external walls of stone brick. Built around 1188, it was originally in possession of the rich signori of Montorgiali, allies of the more powerful Aldobrandeschi family.
Another castle to visit is the one of Montepò, that belonged to the signori of Cotone. An impressive fortified structure, erected around the year 1000, then passed on to the signori of Cotone and in the 14th century under control of Siena, to then be sold to the Sergardi family. In renaissance times it was transforimed into a fortified farm. Today it presents itself with a rectangular layout, with a courtyard flanked by four corner towers and walls of stone and brick, today property of an important vineyard.

A small jewel, the Castagnoli theater

The communal theater of Scansano owes its foundation to a period of fervent development which this town experienced during the 19th century, when the Grand Dukes of Lorena decided to transfer public offices from Grosseto to Scansano for the summer period, giving rise to the so-called estatura.
The rich signori who temporarily moved to this town decided to construct the theater but the 64 founding members abandoned construction following a poor management of funds. Finalized in 1891 thanks only to a conspicuous donation by well-known local notary Filippo Castagnoli, and subsequently named after him.

The Morellino di Scansano

A red wine of international fame, known for its excellent quality, produced with San Giovese grapes, it reflects the millennia-old art of the cultivation of grapes that is practiced in Maremma. Some archeological remains have in fact shown that even in the Etruscan period the cultivation of grapevines and the production of wine were flourishing activities.
The art of grapevine cultivation continues to this day to give rise to one of the most renowned wines of the the region, the Morellino di Scansano. Its area of cultivation is limited and to cultivate it the vineyards have to adhere to a rigid production production procedure. The name Morellino, according to tradtion, comes from the Bay horses, commonly called morelli, from which it takes its color, vigor and intensity.

The road of wine and flavors of Colli di Maremma

A unique trail, through a region that offers a great variety of culinary excellencies, the undisputed main character is the wine, but the rest of the products of the region are no less excellent. The extra virgin olive oil, the cheeses, the meat of Maremma cows and game, the honey and many other products, an experience rich in flavors and smells. Various other routes are available, all excellent.

May also be interested ...

  • The Tarot GardenThe Tarot Garden A magic garden at the end of Tuscany An unexpected, magic world entirely enclosed by a tuff wall designed by Mario Botta that reminds us of ancient...
  • Escursioni organizzate in MaremmaEscursioni organizzate in Maremma DI SEGUITO L’ELENCO DEI PRINCIPALI ITINERARI DELLA MAREMMA   Tutto il territorio: www.allariaperta.it  Tutto il territorio: www.mar...
  • Toscana, Golfo di Follonica, Cala ViolinaLe altre spiagge della Maremma Di seguito troverete l'elenco aggiornato delle spiagge e calette della costa maremmana: Cala Bagno delle Donne (Talamone) Spiaggia del Cannone (Tal...
  • SovanaSovana Sovana: the Suana of the Etruscans Sovana, fraction of Sorano in the province of Grosseto, in the heart of the tuff stone region, preserve...
  • ArcheryArchery Concentration and precision Archery is an ancient art that involves concentration, confidence and precision. For those who want to learn this disc...
  • I principali centri ippici della MaremmaI principali centri ippici della Maremma DI SEGUITO L'ELENCO DEI PRINCIPALI CENTRI IPPICI DELLA MAREMMA Centri Ippici Affiliati Discipline Olimpiche ...
  • Le altre terme e bagni in MaremmaLe altre terme e bagni in Maremma Qui di seguito troverete un elenco aggiornato delle altre terme e bagni presenti in Maremma: Terme di Petriolo Bagni di San Filippo Terme...
  • Book a rental boat for CapraiaBook a rental boat for Capraia A fantastic Tornado Eleven to discover the Tuscan archipelago, departing from the port of Castiglione della Pescaia, with possibility of a personalize...