Villa di Geggiano
Bandinello Toscana IGT Sangiovese Blend
Tuscany, Italy
60% Sangiovese, 20% Ciliegiolo, 20% Syrah, vines 4 - 20 years, clay and Limestone and Silt with Galestro rocks. WOW this is fantastic. Light and perfect. The Syrah only accentuates the Sangiovese to my mind. This does not feel tired in any universe; it's pretty perfect. It does have some chocolate and rust, but there's so much bright fruit it's alive and fresh. Nose initially has waxy, B vitamin component, then goes slightly plummy followed with a big whallop of strawberry; leads to big pomegranate and leather on the palate. Goddamn I love old school Sangiovese.
60% Sangiovese, 20% Ciliegiolo, 20% Syrah, vines 4 - 20 years, clay and Limestone and Silt with Galestro rocks. WOW this is fantastic. Light and perfect. The Syrah only accentuates the Sangiovese to my mind. This does not feel tired in any universe; it's pretty perfect. It does have some chocolate and rust, but there's so much bright fruit it's alive and fresh. Nose initially has waxy, B vitamin component, then goes slightly plummy followed with a big whallop of strawberry; leads to big pomegranate and leather on the palate. Goddamn I love old school Sangiovese.
2 people found it helpfulNov 27th, 2013
Here’s a delicious IGT Toscana comprised of 60% Sangiovese, 20% Syrah, and 20% Ciliegiolo varieties with a great QPR (quality-to-price-ratio) in the $20s.
It has a medium ruby hue and is dry with a sound structure of medium(+) acidity, high alcohol (14% ABV), and medium(+) chalky tannins, not to mention concentrated aromas and flavors of red cherry, plum, blackberry, black raspberry, blackcurrant, dried oregano, tomato leaf, licorice, vanilla, leather.
Also offering spice notes such as nutmeg, cinnamon, star anise, clove likely imparted by 6 months aging in French oak barrels.
2020 Villa di Geggiano Toscana Rosso “Bandinello.”
Here’s a delicious IGT Toscana comprised of 60% Sangiovese, 20% Syrah, and 20% Ciliegiolo varieties with a great QPR (quality-to-price-ratio) in the $20s.
It has a medium ruby hue and is dry with a sound structure of medium(+) acidity, high alcohol (14% ABV), and medium(+) chalky tannins, not to mention concentrated aromas and flavors of red cherry, plum, blackberry, black raspberry, blackcurrant, dried oregano, tomato leaf, licorice, vanilla, leather.
Also offering spice notes such as nutmeg, cinnamon, star anise, clove likely imparted by 6 months aging in French oak barrels.
2020 Villa di Geggiano Toscana Rosso “Bandinello.”
Enjoyed while staying at Villa de Geggiano
Enjoyed while staying at Villa de Geggiano
Jul 3rd, 2021
Juicy & fresh. The Syrah addition in this adds weight some darker fruited notes. This is a perfect Monday evening wine. Not much fuss, uncomplicated & delicious.
Juicy & fresh. The Syrah addition in this adds weight some darker fruited notes. This is a perfect Monday evening wine. Not much fuss, uncomplicated & delicious.
Jun 2nd, 2020
This is good, highly tannic. Probably better later, this is 2016, not sure how long decanted.
This is good, highly tannic. Probably better later, this is 2016, not sure how long decanted.
May 7th, 2019Old world flavors shine through - great value
Old world flavors shine through - great value
Nov 1st, 2017