COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Merlot, Syrah
PRODUCER
Marchesi Antinori
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Pèppoli Chianti Classico is a red wine from Tuscany, Italy, produced by Marchesi Antinori. First released in 1985, it is recognized for expressing the fruit potential of Sangiovese, complemented by small additions of Merlot and Syrah. The Pèppoli estate vineyards are situated in the core Chianti Classico region, benefiting from specific soil types and exposures. Since 2013, a portion of the harvest has been processed at the Antinori nel Chianti Classico cellars. The Antinori family has a winemaking history dating back to the 14th century, representing a long-standing commitment to Tuscan viticulture and winemaking.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€27
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
First produced in 1985, Pèppoli aims to highlight Sangiovese's fruit.
Fact 02
A portion of the wine is now vinified at Antinori's modern facility.
Fact 03
The Antinori legacy spans over 600 years of winemaking.
Fact 04
The 2023 vintage benefited from a warm, dry Tuscan summer.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Pèppoli Chianti Classico is produced using grapes primarily from the Pèppoli estate vineyards. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures (26-28°C) to preserve aromatics, with maceration lasting 9-12 days for Sangiovese and up to two weeks for Merlot and Syrah, employing mechanical interventions for soft tannin extraction. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for about nine months, with a portion in large Slavonian oak casks and another in barriques and stainless steel tanks. Bottling for the 2023 vintage began in August 2024.
