Hi! and Welcome...

I started biking last year for the first time since childhood. I rode a flat-bar road bike with a triple for 3 months before I was so completely hooked on biking and decided I must have the full drop-bar experience. After much thinking and calculating of gear ratios, I decided that a 50-34 compact crankset with a 12-27 rear would be fine for me. There aren't serious hills where I ride, but even if there were, I just couldn't justify the extra weight and complication of a triple. I know that opinions differ on this, but I would rather get a mountain bike cassette and derailleur for the back than a triple in the front if I needed easier gearing. I think the compact is the most elegant solution...

Just took a look at that Bianchi on their website. Looks like an awesome bike. If it fits you well, I would say go for it! It's a good price for a bike with those components.