This Trail crosses what might be termed "the Flower of the Maremma", and includes 13 Comuni and 4 DOC wines. Here we can trace the history of Man from Etruscan (or even pre-Etruscan) times up to today, where the modern has been inspired by the traditions and customs of the past; where nature gives the best of itself - its colours, climate, perfumes and sea-reflecting hills; and where the woods are wild and rugged while the countryside is civilised by Man. Agriculture is of course the main economical resource of this area - one thinks immediately of cheeses, olive oil and especially wine, wine which is slowly and silently scaling the heights of excellence.