La Lecciaia Italian Red
Tuscan reds from a Montalcino house we have poured for years.
The story behind La Lecciaia
La Lecciaia is a Tuscan estate rooted in Montalcino, the hill town south of Siena where Sangiovese Grosso ripens into Brunello. The house works in the classic register: the Rosso for everyday drinking, the Millennium as a broader, more generous red, and the Brunello as the serious, ageworthy bottling. Montalcino's rules are strict and the style is savory rather than plush, with dried cherry, leather, and earth sitting over firm acidity.
We have carried La Lecciaia for years because the wines behave the way Tuscan red should at the table: they cut through fat, they hold up to tomato and braised meat, and they do not need a decanter to be enjoyable. The Rosso is the bottle we open most often, and the Brunello is the one customers come back for when the occasion calls.
Explore the La Lecciaia range
Three La Lecciaia reds, one house style: savory Sangiovese, firm structure, and food first. The Rosso is in stock now; the others move fast.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Lecciaia Rosso 750mL | Tuscan red, Sangiovese based | Everyday Montalcino red; dried cherry, earth, firm acidity | |
| La Lecciaia Millennium 750mL | Tuscan red blend | Broader, rounder red; dark fruit and soft tannin | |
| La Lecciaia Brunello 750mL | Brunello di Montalcino | Serious Sangiovese Grosso; savory, structured, ageworthy |
Which La Lecciaia is right for you?
The La Lecciaia range starts at $15.99 for the Rosso, which is honest money for a Montalcino red you can open on a Tuesday. The Millennium sits at $21.99 when we have it, a step up in weight without a step up in fuss. The Brunello at $39.99 is the collector's bottle, and it is priced to be opened rather than hoarded. Call ahead on the Millennium and Brunello; both sell through quickly.
Affordable Sangiovese that handles tomato sauce, sausage, and a Tuesday.
Rounder and more generous, easy to pour for a mixed table.
Structured Montalcino red worth holding a few years.
La Lecciaia cocktails and pairings
La Lecciaia wants food with some fat and acid to match it. Keep the table Tuscan and the wine does the rest.