About Chianti Classico
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Price Range
- $18-22
- Alcohol
- 14%
The estate's entry-level Chianti Classico DOCG, made from 100% organically grown Sangiovese. After destemming and gentle crushing, the grapes undergo a 24-hour pre-fermentative cryomaceration, followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks and roughly 12 months of aging in a mix of French and Austrian oak (225-2,500L) alongside steel and cement. Dark ruby in color, with mint, blackcurrant and ripe cherry on the nose and a full-bodied palate of forest berries and blackberry with tightly woven tannins.
Proof that organic, single-estate Chianti Classico doesn't need a premium price tag to show real terroir character.
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Food Pairings
A classic match for Tuscan cuisine: bistecca alla fiorentina, tomato-based pasta, pizza, and roasted or grilled meats.
When to drink it
Everyday Italian dinners, casual gatherings with grilled or tomato-based dishes.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese, organically farmed at 300-500m altitude on galestro/alberese soils. 24-hour pre-fermentative cryomaceration, fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks, approx. 12 months aging in French/Austrian oak of varying sizes (225-2,500L) plus steel and cement, then bottle aging. ABV approx. 14%.
About the producer
Castello La LecciaHistoric Castellina estate crafting organic, single-vineyard Chianti Classico.Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is Castello La Leccia's Chianti Classico made from?
- It is 100% Sangiovese, organically grown on the estate's vineyards at 300-500m altitude in Castellina in Chianti.
- What food pairs well with this wine?
- It pairs naturally with Tuscan classics like bistecca alla fiorentina, tomato-based pasta, pizza, and grilled meats.
- Is this an entry-level or premium wine in the Castello La Leccia range?
- It is the estate's entry-level Chianti Classico DOCG, sitting below the Riserva 'Giuliano' and the Gran Selezione 'Bruciagna' in the lineup.
- How is the wine aged?
- After fermentation in temperature-controlled steel tanks, it ages about 12 months in a mix of French and Austrian oak vessels of varying sizes, plus steel and cement, before bottling.
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