About Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 'Bruciagna'
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese
- Price Range
- $41-60
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
The estate's top wine: a single-vineyard Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG made from 100% Sangiovese grown on the two-hectare Bruciagna parcel, on schistous galestro soils. An organic, full-bodied, oaked expression with earthy, umami aromas of old leather, crushed rocks, black olive and balsamic notes, layered with vanilla, fresh cherry and wild strawberry. On the palate, bright cherry and citrus peel arrive first, giving way to deeper earthy tones. Rated 93 points by Robert Parker/Wine Advocate, 92 by James Suckling, and 90 by Decanter and Falstaff for recent vintages.
Bruciagna is the clearest proof that Castello La Leccia's galestro soils can produce Gran Selezione-caliber Sangiovese — earthy, precise, and built to age.
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A serious, age-worthy Chianti Classico for those ready to explore top-tier single-vineyard Sangiovese.
Food Pairings
Best with rich, slow-cooked dishes: wild boar ragù, bistecca alla fiorentina, aged hard cheeses, and truffle-based preparations.
When to drink it
Milestone celebrations, fine dining, cellar-worthy gifts for wine collectors.
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Sangiovese from the single 2-hectare Bruciagna vineyard on schistous galestro soils, certified organic since 2013. Aged in oak with extended élevage typical of Gran Selezione classification (minimum 30 months per DOCG regulation, including bottle aging). ABV approx. 14-14.5%. Recommended drinking window roughly 2025-2029 for the 2020 vintage.
About the producer
Castello La LecciaHistoric Castellina estate crafting organic, single-vineyard Chianti Classico.Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Bruciagna different from the estate's other Chianti Classico wines?
- It is a single-vineyard Gran Selezione from the two-hectare Bruciagna parcel with distinctive schistous galestro soils, undergoing the longest aging and strictest classification of the range.
- What does Bruciagna taste like?
- It shows earthy, umami notes of old leather, crushed rocks, black olive and balsamic alongside vanilla, fresh cherry and wild strawberry, with bright cherry and citrus peel on the palate leading into deeper earthy tones.
- Has this wine received critical acclaim?
- Yes — recent vintages have scored 93 points from Robert Parker/Wine Advocate, 92 from James Suckling, and 90 from both Decanter and Falstaff.
- What food pairs well with Bruciagna?
- Rich, slow-cooked dishes such as wild boar ragù, bistecca alla fiorentina, aged hard cheeses and truffle preparations suit its structure and earthy character.
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