Recent Vintages from Bindi Sergardi - by David Campbell
26th March 2025
The new vintages of our favourite Tuscan reds from Bindi Sergardi have just been released. The late Steven Spurrier (whose memoirs, Wine - A Way of Life I would later publish) introduced me to the hugely talented Alessandra Bindi Sergardi, having warmly recommended her wines at a wine fair some years ago. Steven was right.
With 23 generations of winemaking on a property dating back to the early 14th century, Bindi Sergardi are woven very deeply into Sienese history and tradition. Bindi Sergardi are Tuscan winemaking. The estate’s beautiful 1000 hectares are set among the ancient villages of Vagliagli and Monteriggioni and within Chianti’s three prestigious DOCGs: Classico, Chianti and Chianti Colli. Alessandra has been at the helm since 2005, bringing new light to the family business and ensuring their Achille, Governo all'uso and 'La Ghirlanda' continue in rendering wines of exceptional elegance and expression.
Not just the perfect partner, then, but a relative rarity and supremely delicious one. With waves of invigorating citrus zest aromas and layers of stone fruit flavours (and spicy nuance) it shines with the same finesse and authenticity that keeps Achille such a best-seller with our Italian-drinking audience.
"...a juicy, brambly blend of Sangiovese and Merlot, vinified and aged in stainless steel for freshness, with just a touch of old oak at the end for texture. With its welcoming ripe, sweet fruit and soft tannins, Toine thought it the perfect house wine, with no need to spend more."
Jonathan Ray, The Spectator
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2020
From the family's Tenuta Marcianella in Montepulciano, the 2020 Vino Nobile is a delicious new addition to our range from Bindi Sergardi. Perfumed, complex and very expressive on the nose with ripe plum and black cherry fruit and a little exotic spice from its 18 months barrel maturation. Vibrant and flavourful with soft, silky tannin - a little plumper darker and rounder perhaps than its neighbour Chianti, and a fine expression of sangiovese.
"...also from Sangiovese, of course, was aged for 18 months in oak and six months in bottle before release, and is absolutely singing. With spicy dark fruit, olives and truffles cloaked in silky tannins, it too slipped down beautifully alongside the risotto." Jonathan Ray, The Spectator
'Ser Gardo' Chianti Classico 2021
Bright ruby red in colour, with an enticing aroma of spiced cherries and aromatic floral notes. Fresh, luscious and elegant in style, but also with profound, plump berry fruit to the fore. Fine balance here of fruit, tannin and texture - an excellent Chianti.
"...also made entirely from Sangiovese, in this instance aged in large oak barrels after full malolactic fermentation. A spell in bottle adds a touch of refinement to the luscious, cherry-rich fruit and it was an ideal match for Mrs Rays fabled herb and mushroom risotto."
Jonathan Ray, The Spectator
'Mocenni 89' Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018
Luminous ruby red colour. Dark cherries, sweet spice, violets, and hints of dark chocolate and menthol emerge on the nose. Full-bodied, with a creamy mouthfeel and a lovely long finish.
"...a huge hit, especially with Jeni who, after a French 75 (and four glasses of red) declared that she didn’t drink red wine but loved this. And it is indeed a beauty, with vibrant red and dark fruit, forest floor notes, elegant tannins and that lively Sangiovese acidity."
Jonathan Ray, The Spectator
View our full selection of Bindi Sergardi here
David Campbell, Founder of FromVineyardsDirect
