COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Ciliegiolo, Syrah
PRODUCER
Villa di Geggiano
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Villa di Geggiano is a historic estate located in the southern sector of the Chianti Classico zone, in Castelnuovo Berardenga, Tuscany. Owned by the Bianchi Bandinelli family since 1527, the estate is renowned for its rich heritage and commitment to organic viticulture, certified since 2006. The Bandinello cuvee is named in honor of the family and represents a vibrant, approachable introduction to the estate's terroir, blending traditional Tuscan Sangiovese and Ciliegiolo with a touch of Syrah.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine is named Bandinello in honor of the Bianchi Bandinelli family, who have owned the historic Villa di Geggiano estate since 1527.
Fact 02
Uses dry ice during a three-day cold soak to naturally preserve the grapes, significantly reducing the need for added sulfites.
Fact 03
The estate's vineyards have been certified organic since 2006, promoting biodiversity in the southern Chianti Classico zone.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are hand-harvested from organically farmed vineyards at 320 meters elevation. After complete destemming and soft-pressing, a unique three-day cold soak is performed using dry ice to naturally preserve the fruit and minimize sulfite additions. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks at 28 degrees Celsius for 16 days using wild yeasts, followed by full malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged for six months in 500-liter French oak tonneaux (10% new) and refined for three months in bottle before release.
