Geggiano "Bandinello" Toscana 2021

“Bandinello,” an ancestor’s namesake, is a hearty "Super Tuscan" red that blends young Sangiovese (60%), Ciliegiolo (20%) and Syrah (20%) from the heart of the Chianti Classico zone and delivers notes of black fruit, olive and sage. Where fruit from older vines is reserved for Chianti bottlings that will spend at least two years in the cellar softening around the edges, the juice for this cuvée is bottled for immediate pleasure after six brief months in oak casks. It’s a youthful wine that is vibrant and vigorous and delivers on their modest promise of simplicity. While this provincial red aims to favor rusticity over charm, it turns out the two are not mutually exclusive. “Bandinello” is among the most perfect country wines imported by Kermit Lynch.

When asked about their approach to winemaking, brothers Alessandro and Andrea Boscu will tell you they keep it “as simple as possible.” And if you’re familiar with their house style—classic, terroir-driven, versatile—that philosophy checks out. But simple wouldn’t be possible without raw talent and impeccable ingredients. It helps that they are passionate about organic viticulture, that they farm grapes in one of the most celebrated parts of Tuscany, and are privy to a family history of traditional winemaking that dates back to the 16th century.