“ Rooted in the earth, reaching for the sky ”

Philosophy

eternal rebirth

This tree, whose branches stretch across the Mediterranean, whose roots sink deep into Tuscan soil, and which lives quietly within us, is our most intimate source of inspiration. The holm oak (leccio), ever-changing beneath the summer sun or the autumn wind, shifting in the thousand lights of day and night, brings us back to the beauty of the profound dialogue between Man and Nature. A historic symbol of strength and courage, it reminds us of the resilience of our tradition—shaped over centuries with tenacity to guide us toward the future.

Whether revered by ancient man as a prophetic tree sacred to Pan, god of the Wild, or seen as an allegory of Christian Redemption, Nature offers it to us as the tree of Eternal Rebirth, capable of regenerating from its roots even after fire, felling, or disease.

This is why we look upon it with deep affection, and have chosen to represent it as the Tree of Knowledge—because to make wine is to have deep roots and branches reaching for the horizon. In its truest essence, the leccio inspires our core values: respect for nature, purposeful transformation, and artistic tension.

From the tree of Eternal Rebirth, this agricultural journey is reborn—

with feet on the ground and head turned to the sky.

Respect for nature

The leccio is a symbol of strength and courage, once consecrated to Pan, god of Wild Nature. This metaphor invites us to reflect on the quiet persistence with which nature passes through the seasons. And we can only honor and protect it.

Fattoria La Leccia respects nature through essential choices: organic certification, olive cultivation, beekeeping, and forest stewardship around the estate—all fundamental elements for biodiversity and environmental regeneration. The use of machinery in viticulture, both in the vineyard and in the cellar, is kept to a minimum, giving ample space to manual work.

PURPOSEFUL TRANSFORMATION

The leccio is an indestructible tree, capable of sprouting again from its roots after severe adversity. This image speaks to us of the kind of relentless transformation that inspires us—rooted in tradition and giving rise to true innovation and progress.

Fattoria La Leccia embraces this purposeful transformation by enhancing the value of native grape varieties, Sangiovese and Trebbiano, and exploring their diverse expressions. Through precise vineyard parceling across the 12 estate plots and corresponding micro-vinifications, through the revival of ancient winemaking techniques alongside bold experimentation, we pursue a vision of quality every single day.

Cantagrillo and Sua Santità, along with Gotarossa and Rubedo, are just a few of the finest expressions of this passionate pursuit of excellence.

Artistic tension

The leccio possesses a mysterious beauty, like a work of natural art. Should we leave nature entirely free, or build a dialogue with it?

We choose to engage in that dialogue through Ars—craftsmanship that is both aesthetic and agricultural.

Fattoria La Leccia seeks this artistic tension both in its identity and in its daily work.

From labels that tell a story, to poetry that expresses the emotion of our wines; from the manual work in the vineyard to the artisanal care in the cellar—art finds its most complete and beautiful expression.