#10 on Hi-Time's Top Italian Wines of 2025
From the upper slopes of Castellina, Castello La Leccia was mentioned in written records as early as 1077! Their everday red is a prime example of the outstanding value in Chianti Classico today, and that's why it makes our list once again! It's classically minded, with its vivacious, mid-weight Sangiovese character of ripe-but-tangy red fruits (cherry, cranberry, pomegranate) and orange zest, accented by hints of light spice and stony earth. Softly grainy tannins and a tucked-in acidity give it the energy and sleek shape that make it great for casual food pairing in any season! Organically farmed.
WINE SPECTATOR 91 POINTS - "This red is opulent, offering plum and black cherry flavors shaded by earth, iron, tobacco and leather notes. Shows density and overall balance, if not the freshness and precision of the vintage. Drink now through 2035. 4,200 cases made, 2,000 cases imported."
JAMES SUCKLING 92 POINTS - "Vivid red-fruited character with notes of blood orange, spicy herbs and wet stones. Medium-bodied with polished tannins and a succulent fruit profile. Juicy finish. "
From the upper slopes of Castellina, Castello La Leccia was mentioned in written records as early as 1077! Their everday red is a prime example of the outstanding value in Chianti Classico today, and that's why it makes our list once again! It's classically minded, with its vivacious, mid-weight Sangiovese character of ripe-but-tangy red fruits (cherry, cranberry, pomegranate) and orange zest, accented by hints of light spice and stony earth. Softly grainy tannins and a tucked-in acidity give it the energy and sleek shape that make it great for casual food pairing in any season! Organically farmed.
WINE SPECTATOR 91 POINTS - "This red is opulent, offering plum and black cherry flavors shaded by earth, iron, tobacco and leather notes. Shows density and overall balance, if not the freshness and precision of the vintage. Drink now through 2035. 4,200 cases made, 2,000 cases imported."
JAMES SUCKLING 92 POINTS - "Vivid red-fruited character with notes of blood orange, spicy herbs and wet stones. Medium-bodied with polished tannins and a succulent fruit profile. Juicy finish. "
