Bindi Sergardi 'Al Canapo' Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG, Italy

Fresh red cherry and crushed violet lift from the glass with vibrant clarity and Tuscan charm. 2023 Bindi Sergardi Al Canapo Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG is a pure Sangiovese expression dedicated to Siena’s historic Palio tradition, named for the rope that marks the starting line of the famed horse race. Sourced from south-facing vineyards in the Lornano area of Monteriggioni and vinified in stainless steel to preserve aromatic purity, it reflects over 24 generations of the Bindi Sergardi family’s devotion to regional identity and precision winemaking.

Product Details:

• Winemakers: Alessandra Casini Bindi Sergardi, Maddalena Casini Bindi Sergardi
• Varietal: 100% Sangiovese
  
• Alcohol: 13%
  
• Estate: I Colli
  
• Altitude: Approximately 300 meters above sea level
  
• Soil: Rocky terrain from the Montagnola hills
  
• Vine Age: 10 to 15 years
  
• Training System: Spur cordon and Guyot
  
• Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel at 25°C with approximately 10 days of maceration
  
• Aging: Aged in stainless steel for approximately six months, with occasional short barrel passage in select vintages
  
• Aging Potential: Over 5 years

Sensory Description:

2023 Bindi Sergardi Al Canapo presents a luminous ruby-red color and an expressive bouquet of fresh cherry, wild strawberry, pink grapefruit, and violet. The palate is lively and elegantly structured, driven by Sangiovese’s hallmark acidity and fine tannins. Fruit remains at the forefront, supported by subtle floral tones and mineral nuance drawn from the rocky soils of the Montagnola hills. Fermentation in stainless steel preserves brightness and aromatic intensity, resulting in a wine that is supple, harmonious, and racy in character. The finish is clean, fresh, and persistent, inviting enjoyment in its youth while offering the structure to develop gracefully through the decade.

Awards & Accolades:

• 90 Points: James Suckling
  
•  92 Points: Luca Maroni

Winemaker’s Background:

The Bindi Sergardi family traces its origins to 1349 and has produced wine in Tuscany for 23 generations. Situated in Monteriggioni, the estate spans approximately one hundred hectares across prestigious appellations including Chianti, Chianti Colli Senesi, and Chianti Classico. Today, Alessandra and Maddalena Casini Bindi Sergardi guide the estate with a forward-thinking approach grounded in sustainability, precision viticulture, and respect for tradition. Their wines embody centuries of heritage while expressing the vitality of modern Tuscan craftsmanship.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve at 60 to 63 degrees Fahrenheit in a medium-sized red wine glass, from the bottle or after brief decanting. Pair with pasta dishes, charcuterie, roasted poultry, grilled red meats, game, mushrooms, barbecue, aged cheeses, or even dark chocolate desserts. Best enjoyed young to capture its vivid fruit and floral bouquet.