Marsiliana, whose origins date back to ancient times, is the point where the land surrounding Marciano emerges onto the coast. The numerous archeological excavations in progress seem to conclude that Marsiliana may be the former Etruscan city of Caletra, whose flourishing commercial activities were due to its position at the mouth of the Albegna river.

Today, Marsiliana is a quiet agricultural village at the foot of a hill dominated by a medieval castle belonging to the Corsini family. It is the starting point that leads to former Etruscan villages, such as Vulci, Sorano, Sovana, and to the sea and the beaches of the Silver coast.

Both its buildings and the countryside created by man reflect the intense effort made by the pioneers from the north of Italy to conquer the hostile swamps and brush before transforming them into fertile land. Today, Marsiliana is surrounded by olive groves and vineyards; at the crossroads of different routes, it is also situated on the borders of a number of winegrowing areas. On both sides of the castle, the vines that predominate are Ansonica that produces the well-known wines of Capalbio, San Giovese for the Morellino from Scansano and Brunello from Montalcino and Pinot for the heady red wines from Sovana