“ And all around a magnificent forest of oak. ”

Farm

Where vine cultivation becomes culture

Fattoria La Leccia is located in the rolling hills of Val di Botte in Montespertoli, in the heart of Tuscany and the Chianti region. From here, one overlooks the Val di Pesa and Val d’Elsa—an area with a centuries-old winemaking vocation, where, thanks to its unique soil and climate conditions, viticulture has evolved into culture.

The estate sits at 200 meters above sea level, on gently sloping hillsides with diverse exposures and remarkable variability. The soil profile is equally dynamic, featuring Pliocene marls, complex clays, layers of sandstone, and alluvial pebbles. These varied conditions, combined with careful parcel selection, allow for a rich diversity of wines. The decision to vinify the estate’s 12 vineyard parcels separately reflects a precise commitment: to enhance the uniqueness of each site and to pursue the highest quality.

The region’s climate is ideal for grape growing. To the north, the Apennine Mountains act as a natural barrier against cold air currents, while to the east, fertile sea breezes from the Arno Valley help maintain vine health. Summers are warm with excellent diurnal temperature variation, and the rest of the year remains moderately temperate. This climatic context plays a key role in ensuring optimal grape ripening and in shaping the wines’ identity.

The estate’s 20 hectares of vineyards are primarily planted with native biotypes of Sangiovese and Trebbiano. The agricultural landscape is completed by beekeeping and approximately 4,000 olive trees, belonging to various Tuscan cultivars—Frantoio, Maurino, Leccio del Corno, Leccino, Moraiolo, and Madonna dell’Impruneta.

The entire property is surrounded by a magnificent holm oak forest (lecci), which plays a crucial protective role for the organically certified crops, while also purifying the air and preserving biodiversity.

Fattoria La Leccia has been owned by the Bagnoli family since 1974. Starting with the 2013 vintage, Paola and Lorenzo—together with Angelica and Sibilla—chose to breathe new life into this cherished estate, guided by a vision of environmental regeneration and a strong focus on high-quality production.

It is a personal, heartfelt endeavor—a family born of this land, returning to it with a renewed sense of purpose, blending mind and heart in every choice.