Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico DOCG

Description

Peppoli Chianti Classico DOCG is made by Antinori, one of the most famous and oldest wine companies in Italy. It is a classic Tuscan red wine made principally from Sangiovese grapes.

Antinori have been producing wine in Tuscany for six centuries. This wine is made at their Peppoli estate in Chianti Classico which Antinori acquired in 1985. The Peppoli estate is located three miles to the northeast of the family’s world-famous Tignanello estate and extends over a total surface area of 123 hectares, 50 of which are planted with vines. The grapes are all harvested from the estate which has vineyards planted in a valley on mineral-rich soils, ideal for Sangiovese. The estate is also famous for its red wine vinegar and olive oil. The wine is vinified at the fantastic Antinori nel Chianti Classico which was openede in October 2012, thereby cementing the longstanding connection between the family’s lineage and the ancestral region. Constructed using locally procured materials, the winery blends with the natural surroundings and the picturesque Tuscan landscape. In 2022, the Antinori nel Chianti Classico winery was awarded first place in the World’s Best Vineyards.

The grape blend for the Antinori Peppoli Chianti Classico DOCG is 90% Sangiovese the other 10% comprised of “comlementary” grapes, usually including some Merlot and Syrah. Each of the grapes varieties are harvested, destememd, gently crushed and are vinified separately in stainless steel vats. Alcoholic fermentation took place at a temperature between 26 and 28 °C to enhance aromatic compounds and preserve the fruity and floral notes of each grape variety. To achieve gentle and smooth tannins, maceration for the Sangiovese lasted 10-12 days, whilst the other grape varieties underwent a maximum of two weeks. After malolactic fermentation concluded in winter, the wine was blended and transferred to barrels. Pèppoli is then matured in large Slavonian oak barrels, with a small portion aged in barriques and stainless steel vats. This meticulous process ensured optimal extraction and harmonious aging, resulting in a well-rounded and balanced wine.

Pèppoli was first produced in 1985.