The small Medieval town in the interior of the Grosseto Maremma sits on
the ridge of a hill planted in olive trees and vineyards.
Archological digs in the zone have revealed various Etruscan
Neocropoleis proving that Magliano was an Etruscan settlement before
becoming the Roman municipality, Heba.
Starting in the 9th century it was the uncontested dominion of the
Aldobandeschi Counts.
Later it became the property of the Sienese Repubblic that fortified it
with mighty city walls. They are still well preserved and enclose the
oldest part of the center.
The two splendid towns of Montiano and Pereta both date from this same
period. The town of Pereta is especially interesting for its small
houses, tightly set against each other and often linked by supporting
arches.
In addition to its historic-artistic interest, Magliano has become
famous for the significant development of its production of D.O.C. wine Morellino di Scansano.
