very nice C&V find.
I ride a similar Bianchi as my trail bike.
it’s not a heavy bike. Probably 24lbs or less? Unless you’re under 150lbs you going to notice a couple lbs on the bike?
I think those old GF Wahoos were really good at the time.
the tire size / rigid fork might slow you down. If it doesn’t you’re an exceptional bike handler. Or you’ll become one!! Ha!

if I had lucked into your bike, and it’s a secondary trail bike, I’d wear out the wheels & drive train and then single speed it - especially if you got near horizontal rear dropouts.
7 spd might be a pain for maintenance.

2 cents worth from the interwebs
cheers