Scansano

Scansano is a town and comune, of medieval origin, in the province of Grosseto, Tuscany, central Italy. The area which Scansano lies within is called Maremma.

Scansano
Comune di Scansano
The main gate of Scansano
Location of Scansano
Scansano
Location of Scansano in Italy
Scansano
Scansano (Tuscany)
Coordinates: 42°41′23″N 11°20′5″E
CountryItaly
RegionTuscany
ProvinceGrosseto (GR)
FrazioniBaccinello, Montorgiali, Murci, Pancole, Poggioferro, Polveraia, Pomonte, Preselle
Government
  MayorMaria Bice Ginesi (centre-left)
Area
  Total273.53 km2 (105.61 sq mi)
Elevation
500 m (1,600 ft)
Population
 (1 January 2022)
  Total4,241
  Density16/km2 (40/sq mi)
DemonymScansanesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
58054
Dialing code0564
Patron saintSt. John the Baptist
Saint day29 August
WebsiteOfficial website

Scansano area is home to the production of Morellino di Scansano, a type of wine.

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