About
Bindi Sergardi’s winemaking origins date back to 1349. For 23 generations the family has been dedicated to winemaking in Vagliagli, Siena. The winery is currently owned by Nocoli Sergardi, and helmed by his daughter Alessandra Casini Bindi Sergardi. Alessandra is dedicated to maintaining the authenticity and integrity of the winery by making wines that reflect the best the region has to offer. The Bindi Sergardi vineyards are spread over 1,000 hectares in the province of Siena, one of the most beautiful and ancient cities of Tuscany.
Alessandra Casini Bindi Sergardi on Wine Spectator's Straight Talk
Achille
Tenuta I Colli
Harvest & Vintage Notes
Affectionately called Achille the Killer because it slays. But honestly named as a dedication to Achille Sergardi who dedicated his life to the Republic of Siena at the end of the 1400s. Young vined Sangiovese planted in limestone soils; fermented in stainless steel and finished in barrique. Red cherries, blackberries, round.
Scores
2020 James Suckling 90
2019 James Suckling 90
La Boncia
Tenuta I Colli
Harvest & Vintage Notes
La Boncia = the good. A thank you to the good land providing this DOCG Sangiovese. All done in stainless steel. Cherries, raspberries, fresh.
Scores
TBA
Al Canapo
Tenuta I Colli
Harvest & Vintage Notes
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG. A Canapo is the rope at the starting line of the Palio horse race in Siena. translates to Fermented in stainless steel to conserve fruity and flora notes and then aged for about 6 months in older barrel. Strawberries, violets, bright.
Scores
2020 James Suckling 90
Bindo
Tenuta I Colli
Harvest & Vintage Notes
Dedicated to Bindo Bindi, governor of Orvieto in 1400, known area for great white wines. All done in stainless steel. An intense bouquet, with hints of peach and pear. Fresh and tasty, mineral with good acidity.
Scores
TBA
Ser Gardo
Tenuta I Colli
Harvest & Vintage Notes
A dedication to Niccolò Sergardi - the Sir Guardian (Governor) of Siena in 1530. DOCG Chianti Classico. 15 - 20 year old vines in Albarese soils; fermented in stainless steel and then aged for 8 months in medium barrels. Red cherry, black cherry, smooth.
Scores
2018 James Suckling 93
2016 Wine Spectator 91
2016 Wine Enthusiast 91
I Colli Chianti Classico Riserva
Tenuta I Colli
Harvest & Vintage Notes
The DOCG is dedicated to I Colli - the Bindi Sergardi hamlet that representes 23 generations of family winemaking. Higher elevation, 20 year old vines planted in Albarese soils. Stainless steel for fermentation, older oak for aging, and quite a bit of bottle aging for settling. Red fruit, roses, soft.
Scores
2018 James Suckling 94
2016 Wine Spectator 93
2016 James Suckling 95
La Ghirlanda
Tenuta Mocenni
Harvest & Vintage Notes
La Ghirlanda - a crown, an ornament, a celebration. It is also a special place - a wooded place on the Mocenni estate surrounding this vineyard. 15 - 20 year vines planted in both Albarese and Galestro soils. Wild yeast fermented in stainless steel and then aged for almost a year on older barrels. Red flowers, red fruit, balanced acidity.
Scores
2018 James Suckling 93
2017 James Suckling 92
2016 James Suckling 92
Calidonia Chianti Classic Riserva
Tenuta Mocenni
Harvest & Vintage Notes
This DOCG is dedicated to Calidonia Sergardi who married Girolamo Bindi. A very important wine and a sign of gratitude. Sangiovese planted on both Albarese and Galestro soils; fermented in stainless steel and then aged in 42hl barrels. Mixed berries, incense, silky.
Scores
2016 Decanter World Wine Awards 90, Silver Medal
2016 James Suckling 92
2015 Wine Spectator 93
Mocenni 89 Chianti Classico Grand Selezione
Tenuta Mocenni
Harvest & Vintage Notes
Once single parcel - parcel 89 - of 25 year old Sangiovese vines. Wild yeast fermented in stainless steel and aged for about 24 months in 42hl older barrels. Bottle aged for another year or so. Red berries, citrus marmalade, elegance.
Scores
2016 Wine Spectator 94
2016 Decanter World Wine Awards 96, Gold Medal
2015 Wine Spectator 93
Mocenni 91 IGT Cabernet Sauvignon
Tenuta Mocenni
Harvest & Vintage Notes
One parcel of Cabernet Sauvignon planted on Albarese and Galestro soils. Treated the exact same way as Mocenni 89. A study of grapes. Licorice, hazelnut, coffee.
Scores
2016 Wine Spectator 95
2016 James Suckling 93
2015 Wine Spectator 93