The grocery store
Palmira's Alimentari or grocery store in Lecchi in Chianti is typical of the Chianti area. She stocks almost everything you could need during your stay in the Chianti, there is a friendly atmosphere and more often than not you are asked to taste from the provisions counter before you buy.

Shops usual hours 07.30 to 13.00 & 16.00 to 19.00
Closed Wednesday and Sunday afternoon
Further afield all of the Chianti towns have supermarkets
usual hours 08.00 to 13.00 & 16.00 to 19.00
Closed Wednesday and Sunday all day
In the cities there are hypermarkets which tend to offer a huge range at low prices
usual hours 09.00 to 21.00
Closed Sunday

Mass - There is a church in Lecchi. There is a Mass on Sunday at 10.00am.

There are no petrol stations, banks or chemists. The nearest town with these three is Radda in Chianti.

Next door her son Paulo has a small bar and stocks a huge range of Chianti wine, this is a favorite for private wine buyers looking to extend their own wine cellars.

Banks - There are 3 banks all with cash dispensers that accept Credit Cards.

Chemist - The nearest chemist is in Radda and approximate opening times are 09.00-13.00 and 16.00-20.00, closed Wednesday.

Petrol - There are 2 stations that operate 24 hour machine service, you will need a 5, 10 or 20 Euro note when they are closed, Monday to Saturday, approximate opening times are 07.30/12.30 and 15.30/19.30.

A good shop is the famous Porciattis  grocery and butchery store, he is open also on Sunday mornings from May to October.
Approximate summer opening times are 07.45 - 13.00 & 17.00 - 20.00
Approximate winter opening times are 08.00 - 13.00 & 16.30 - 19.30
For full information you are welcome to visit www.casaporciatti.it
There is aslo a small COOP supermarket in Radda.

La Grotta della Rana
La Grotta della Rana is a small family run restaurant found in the tiny village of San Sano on the road between Lecchi in Chianti and SS408 Siena-Gaiole road.
The family has worked hard to build the restaurant and wine cellar, which now has an excellent reputation amongst local Italians, it is also considered chic to come here from the city of Siena and dine in the countryside of the Chianti. The host and head of the family Pomorolo is usually found taking care of the bills, while his wife is in charge of the kitchen, your waiter David and Deborah their son and daughter offer an excellent service.
Tel: +39 0577 746 020

La Bottega di Carla Barucci
Volpaia
Tour the olive presses and winery (0577 738766) before (or after) a down to earth lunch with home made pasta and one of their wines in the little piazza of this lovingly restored hamlet. 

Le Vigne
East of Radda
Le Vigne which means the vineyards,  when you go there it is easy to see why, the restaurant is located literally on a vineyard, which makes the last 500 meters drive eventful. The food is very good with a wide variety of dishes from the inventive kitchen, there is an enjoyable atmosphere and a wine list which has much to offer.

Tel: +39 0577 738640