Pèppoli Chianti Classico DOCG

The Pèppoli Chianti Classico stands for what Sangiovese from the heart of Tuscany does best: fruit-forward freshness with enough structure to hold its own at the table.

The Antinori winery has been managing the Pèppoli estate since the 1980s in the Chianti Classico between Florence and Siena. The Antinori family is one of Italy's oldest wine dynasties – over 600 years of continuity, which one can feel in the consistency of the wines. Pèppoli is their accessible entry into the Classico zone, vinified for drinking pleasure and everyday suitability.

In the glass, it shows a clear ruby red with violet reflections. The nose brings ripe sour cherry and strawberry, plus a hint of violet and subtle roasted aromas. The aging – nine months in Slavonian oak – remains in the background: the tannins are soft and round, the acidity typical for Sangiovese, enlivening the finish without stinging.

Drinking temperature 16–18 °C. Best to drink now. Goes well with pasta al ragù, pizza from the wood-fired oven, grilled lamb, or an aged Pecorino Toscano.