Written historical sources mention Castello La Leccia as early as 1077, when the nobleman Rodolfo di Guinzo acquired part of the castle. Considering the strategic importance of its position, the rights of the castle were divided between 16 different owners. Around the mid 1400’s, the castle, as well as most of the Chianti area was annexed to the dominion of the Ricasoli family.
Reports of raids and devastation, but also a deep passion for the ancient practice of wine-making, can be noted in the sorrowful letters written by Andrea Ricasoli in 1529, during the bloody conflict between Siena and Florence: “…perhaps fifty Sienese soldiers came to my dwelling in Chianti called la Leccia, where…..they burnt all that was in the place….and 200 barrels of wine in the cellars were all spilled….”.
During the XVIII Century, the Castle, with its hamlet of around 70 people, began to take on the appearance of a manor house due to the modification of part of the structure. The castle and its hamlet were purchased in 1920 by the Daddi family. After a long, careful and conscientious restoration of the Castle and its surrounding gardens, Francesco Daddi, with the precious input of the Architect Alessandro Loni Coppedè, returned the castle to its ancient splendor in 2012.
In 2018, the baton was passed to the swiss Sonderegger family who, with the same passion and commitment of former times, now manages the Castello La Leccia. Thanks to the dedication and attention with which our team perform their duties on a daily basis, the values of respect for the environment and nature have been renewed.

Stay at Castello la Leccia Wine Retreat, a boutique wine resort in Tuscany designed to benefit your mind and body. Explore the different ways to stay with our offers and experiences. Special packages for honeymoons, gourmet and relaxation.
Our most fervent wish is to welcome you to our home and share with you our sincere love of this corner of Tuscany. Our organic winery offers twelve bedrooms in three different categories, ranging 21 to 55 m² in size, which all enjoy splendid views over the surrounding countryside. Elegantly furnished, the rooms have been designed to render your stay intimate and comfortable. Wooden floors, beamed ceilings, pastel colors, precious fabrics and furniture designed by a Florentine artisan chosen exclusively for these rooms, create a warm and sophisticated atmosphere.
The apartment Casa Earth is adjacent to the Castle and has been recently renovated. It has an independent entrance and is accessed via an internal flight of stairs. The apartment can accommodate up to a maximum of ten adults. The bedrooms, living room and kitchen are located on the first floor.
The apartment has five double bedrooms with king-size beds. The rooms, all of which overlook the vineyards, the olive grove and the surrounding countryside, have modern furnishings and are finished in a contemporary style.
Each room has a private bathroom with shower, Wi-Fi, flat screen television, telephone, safe and air conditioning. Each room is equipped with hair dryers, soft terrycloth bathrobes, slippers and a range of toiletries. The large and modern kitchen has a central island and is fully equipped to organize a cooking-class.
In the original lemon conservatory, between 8:00 and 10:30 a.m., breakfast is served. A warm and appetizing welcome with homemade cakes made by Karina, fresh fruit, honey, yogurt, jam, eggs, cheese, cold cuts and Tuscan bread. All products are exclusively produced locally, following the Km zero cuisine. In good weather, we serve breakfast outdoors in the gardens, where you can enjoy the sweeping views over the valley towards San Gimignano and Siena: a perfect back drop.
From 12 noon to 2 p.m. we invite guests to partake in a light lunch by the pool or under the century old majestic Holm Oak trees, accompanied by a glass of Chianti Classico or a refreshing glass of white wine.
We suggest you conclude your day first, with an aperitif in a location of your choice in the gardens enjoying the sunset, followed by an alfresco meal or alternatively, in the dining room where through the windows you can savor the beautiful Tuscan landscape. Our chef Giulio Poggioni and his team prepares delightful dishes and flavors that are typical of Tuscany and its traditions with some innovations and always accompanied by wine exclusively from the Chianti Classico area.

Relax and Yoga 
Regenerate yourself in contact with nature and be pampered by our team, our Km zero Tuscan cuisine and our yoga instructor. Book your relaxing holiday.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, served in environments with a unique charm, where the raw materials of our land are transformed into dishes with intense aromas and traditional flavors.
Luna di miele
Why not choose the romantic setting of Castello la Leccia, immersed in the heart of the Chianti Classico, and very close to the important historical and cultural centers of Siena, Monteriggioni and San Gimignano to spend your honeymoon. Castello la Leccia, with its thousand years of history, breathtaking views and colors and scents of the countryside, will offer you unforgettable moments to remember with the love of your life.
Gourmet stay
If you love Chianti Classico and want to discover the secrets of wine and olive oil from our area, take advantage of the “Gourmet Stay” offer! … Good food and good wine are heaven on earth!
The pool
The panoramic pool, open from May to September, looks out over vineyards and olive groves. Your gaze will sweep over the landscape towards the towers of San Gimignano and the unmistakable outline of the towers of Siena. If you choose to peacefully read a book or simply retreat from the pace of modern life, you can easily find a quiet corner under a tree or in the classic Italian garden. The smaller sitting rooms have been prepared with our guests in mind and we are happy to offer you a glass of wine to accompany these peaceful moments of your day. We are waiting for you in this corner of paradise!

A good vintner must favour the natural balance of the ecosystem. With this in mind, we work to support the development of life on the ground. We use a reduced quantity of copper and sulfur for phytosanitation, we favor the use of resistance inductors to increase the intrinsic defense of the plants, we plant barley, mustard and clover between the rows of vines and we use compost derived from the pomace and stalks. These are only a few of the factors that encourage an optimum balance of organic substances in which our vines sink their roots.
All this enhances the unique characteristics of the terroir which is transferred to the grapes that we nurture carefully from flowering to harvest.
Our vineyards lie in five different locations surrounding the Castle, at altitudes that vary from 300 to 500 meters above sea level. With a southern and south western exposure, the vines plunge their roots in clayey soils rich in limestone. Due to these diversities our Sangiovese has a considerable body and therefore unleashes therefore complex and structured qualities as well as sweetness and elegance. We also cultivate small quantities of Malvasia Nera and Syrah
While fully ripened and healthy grapes are essential to obtain an optimum product, the wine cellar also represents an equally delicate phase of the wine production. The grapes of each vineyard are harvested and processed separately. The fermentation, using indigenous yeasts, takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature. After the racking, the malolactic fermentation continues in cement or wooden containers.
The following phase, perhaps the most delicate, is the blend of the Sangiovese Chianti Classico that, with a provenance from four different vineyards, presents characteristics and aromas that are markedly different from one another.
Depending on the vintage, we try to emphasize the right blend by letting one or more particular vineyards take precedence. The refining of the wine takes place in both cement containers, oak barrels, “tonneaux” and smaller wooden barrique barrels.