Chianti, ItalyCastellina in Chianti
Castello la Leccia
Medieval vineyard castle
Castellina in Chianti Chianti, Italy
Renovated
2012
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Local LuxeOutside the door
Medieval vineyard castle
This fortified eleventh-century hamlet operates as an organic wine estate, surrounded by rolling vineyards and ancient olive groves.
What it’s good at
Notable
Eleventh-century stone walls and a restored watchtower anchoring the historic hamlet.
Notable
Estate-grown organic Chianti Classico wine and olive oil served overlooking surrounding valleys.
Listed
Beamed ceilings shelter custom furnishings handcrafted exclusively by a Florentine artisan.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The medieval-era castle and its outbuildings contain a mere 12 rooms, whose interiors are as contemporary as the exteriors are classic.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Views stretch across the valley toward Siena and San Gimignano, and the village of Castellina is two miles away.
The rooms
Rooms inside the castle keep their original timber beams and oak floors, looking straight out over the vineyards.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor pool sits among olive groves, looking out across the estate vineyards and distant Tuscan hills.
The sauna and hammam
The wellness suite sits beneath brick vaults, with a glass-fronted Finnish sauna and a Turkish steam bath.
At the table
The restaurant prepares seasonal Tuscan dishes, served under brick arches indoors or out on the garden terrace.
How it began
Sixteen different owners once divided rights to this strategic fortress, long before the Ricasoli family took control in the 1400s.
Chianti
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.