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When we first met the Lastrucci family of Lecci e Brocchi almost 7 years ago*, we were knocked out by their Chianti Classico, and we’ve been proudly selling their wines ever since. It's easy to find many flashier wines all around them, but Lecci e Brocchi is making as fine Chianti Classico as any we know, distinguished in part from other great wines by the unique geology of their land. There the soils are rich in iron, and the earth appears to be red – a geologic anomaly found only in this very small area on the north-eastern edge of Castelnuovo Berardenga. The wines are a remarkable expression of terroir, transparent minerality, and ripe fruit. They are not monumental wines, although tasting back 10 years shows that they develop beautifully. Instead they are pure and approachable, and a relief from the too common striving to make Chianti Classico into “important” wine. The wines on today’s offer are just beginning to relax after arriving a few weeks ago; they will offer great drinking now and for quite a long time to come. Jamie Wolff
*eternal thanks to Gregory Dal Piaz for making the introduction!
Lecci e Brocchi 2019 Chianti Classico Ragonaia
Ragonaia is a single-vineyard, 100% Sangiovese Chianti Classico, aged in used French barriques and tonneau; the wood aging brings some richness of texture and an elegance to the wine. Also very savory and mineral, it’s quite full-bodied, with pronounced red fruit on the long finish. Perhaps the most contemporary / least rustic in style of the Lecci wines, it’s still a treat for anyone partial to Sangiovese. Jamie Wolff
Lecci e Brocchi 2018 Chianti Classico Riserva
The Chianti Classico Riserva is graced with the image of il Chiorba (the baldy) – the founder of the Lecci e Brocchi farm. The wine ages for two years in botte (large older wood barrels). It’s very aromatic, with herbs and stone over a core of dark fruit. Structured and showing some ripe tannins, it’s full-bodied by still graceful and vibrant, with a long and juicy finish. An impressieve Riserva, this will continue to develop for years to come. Jamie Wolff
Lecci e Brocchi 2019 Chianti Classico
The Chianti Classico 2019 (Sangiovese + 10% Canaiolo and Colorino) was aged in cement tanks (nothing fancy, they date to the 1960s), and it’s a very pure and transparent wine, more on the savory and mineral side. After a little time in the glass the aromatics really develop; the wine is fairly rich and full-bodied, lifted by brambly bright fruit. It’s a great value, and IMHO this could serve as a textbook example of fine young Chianti Classico. Jamie Wolff
Lecci e Brocchi 2021 Toscano IGT Il Meticcio Rosato
This wine is dedicated to animals known as "meticcio," or "mixed breed" in English. The estate has a beloved horse named Tiberio that is a meticcio. However, most animals with this heritage are less fortunate, and often abandoned, so this rosato is made in their honor. The wine is also a meticcio, coming from Malvasia Nera, Alicante, Foglia Tonda, Colorino, and Canaiolo Nera. In the glass, the wine is a pale shade of rose gold. The nose has a soft scent of candied cherry, freshly blossomed white and pink flowers, and crushed white stone. A subtle but very elegant nose. The palate is more assertive, with tart red cherry and lemon zest. The mouthfeel is broad, with a touch of richness that lasts just a hint longer than the length of a sip. Very refreshing. David Hatzopoulus