Peppoli
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic Italian pasta with meat ragù, grilled red meats such as flank steak, and medium-aged cheeses like Pecorino Toscano.
✨ Technical Specifications
Pèppoli is a benchmark Chianti Classico produced by the legendary Antinori family, whose winemaking heritage in Tuscany dates back to 1385. The Pèppoli estate, located in the heart of the appellation, was acquired by Antinori in 1985 to mark the centenary of their active wine commerce. The vineyards sit in a unique, well-sheltered valley rich in mineral-bearing marl soils, which impart a distinct savory complexity to the grapes. Crafted primarily from Sangiovese, complemented by small portions of Syrah and Merlot, the wine is intentionally styled to emphasize vibrant fruit and accessibility. It undergoes aging in large Slavonian oak casks, alongside a small fraction in stainless steel and barriques, preserving its bright cherry notes, violet aromas, and lively acidity while softening the tannins.
🍾 About the Producer
Tracing its winemaking heritage back to 1385 when Giovanni di Piero Antinori joined the Guild of Florentine Winemakers, Marchesi Antinori stands as one of the world's most enduring and influential wine dynasties. For more than twenty-six generations, the family has balanced deep reverence for Tuscan tradition with bold, pioneering innovation, most notably catalyzing the Super Tuscan revolution in the late 20th century. Based at their architecturally stunning headquarters in San Casciano in Val di Pesa, the estate oversees prestigious properties across Tuscany, Umbria, and beyond, with viticulture dedicated to capturing the distinct soul of each terroir. Today, led by Marchese Piero Antinori alongside his daughters Albiera, Allegra, and Alessia, the house produces iconic masterpieces including the legendary Sangiovese-Cabernet blend Tignanello, the opulent Solaia, and the benchmark Italian white Cervaro della Sala.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Sangiovese (min 80%), Canaiolo, Colorino, Cabernet Sauvignon