Pèppoli
The wine
Pèppoli is a wine to be enjoyed and appreciated as a perfect expression of the Chianti Classico territory. Its history and traditional grape varieties are shown through characteristic floral and fruity aromas.
Vinification
Despite the vineyards unusual eastern/northeastern exposure, the microclimate is ideal. The small surrounding valley keeps the area warm and protected and its gravelly soils are rich in minerals that give the Sangiovese grape a lively fruity character.
Pèppoli’s vineyards are planted primarily to Sangiovese with a small percentage of complementary varieties such as Merlot, Syrah and Malvasia. There are 27 hectares (67 acres) of olive groves with 5,500 olive trees some of which are centuries old.
Winemaking
Each grape variety was harvested separately, destemmed, gently crushed, and transferred into stainless steel tanks. Alcoholic fermentation took place at a controlled temperature between 26 and 28 °C (80 – 82 °F) to enhance aromatic compounds and preserve the fruity and floral notes of each grape variety. Maceration was performed with mechanical methods to best extract soft, supple tannins for Sangiovese and complementary varieties. Once malolactic fermentation was completed by the end of the winter season, the wine was blended and transferred into barrels. Pèppoli aged in large Slavonian oak barrels and a small percentage was aged in barriques and stainless-steel vats.
Since 2013, vinification of Pèppoli’s grapes takes place in the cellars at Antinori nel Chianti Classico. Aging occurs in traditional large barrels of Slavonian oak and a small portion of production in stainless steel vats.
Historical Data
In 1379, when the Guelphs were defeated by the Ghibellines, the nearby monastery of Badia a Passignano was partially destroyed and later abandoned. Its extensive properties, including Tenuta Pèppoli, were divided among Florentine noble families.
The first owners were the Gondi family and then the Cerchi family who built a small elegant chapel dedicated to their ancestor Saint Umiliana in the sixteenth century. The chapel has been recently restored to its original splendor.
Marchesi Antinori has owned the estate since 1985, the year of their 600th anniversary of the family’s winemaking business. The Vallombrosian monks have cared for the vineyards since the Middle Ages.
Tasting Notes
The nose offers fresh impressions of red fruit, especially currants, strawberries, pomegranates, and hints of watermelon. Delicate floral aromas of dog rose, hibiscus and undertones of caramel complete the aromatic bouquet. Entry on the palate is mouth filling and savory, and is followed by fresh lively sensations with soft, supple tannins. Pèppoli 2022 closes with a full-flavored vibrant finish.
Pèppoli is a crowd-pleasing wine meant to be enjoyed and appreciated as a pure expression of the Chianti Classico territory, its history and its traditional grape varieties through its characteristic floral and fruity aromas.
Pèppoli is a wine to be enjoyed and appreciated as a perfect expression of the Chianti Classico territory. Its history and traditional grape varieties are shown through characteristic floral and fruity aromas.
Despite the vineyards unusual eastern/northeastern exposure, the microclimate is ideal. The small surrounding valley keeps the area warm and protected and its gravelly soils are rich in minerals that give the Sangiovese grape a lively fruity character.
Pèppoli’s vineyards are planted primarily to Sangiovese with a small percentage of complementary varieties such as Merlot, Syrah and Malvasia. There are 27 hectares (67 acres) of olive groves with 5,500 olive trees some of which are centuries old.
Each grape variety was harvested separately, destemmed, gently crushed, and transferred into stainless steel tanks. Alcoholic fermentation took place at a controlled temperature between 26 and 28 °C (80 – 82 °F) to enhance aromatic compounds and preserve the fruity and floral notes of each grape variety. Maceration was performed with mechanical methods to best extract soft, supple tannins for Sangiovese and complementary varieties. Once malolactic fermentation was completed by the end of the winter season, the wine was blended and transferred into barrels. Pèppoli aged in large Slavonian oak barrels and a small percentage was aged in barriques and stainless-steel vats.
Since 2013, vinification of Pèppoli’s grapes takes place in the cellars at Antinori nel Chianti Classico. Aging occurs in traditional large barrels of Slavonian oak and a small portion of production in stainless steel vats.
In 1379, when the Guelphs were defeated by the Ghibellines, the nearby monastery of Badia a Passignano was partially destroyed and later abandoned. Its extensive properties, including Tenuta Pèppoli, were divided among Florentine noble families.
The first owners were the Gondi family and then the Cerchi family who built a small elegant chapel dedicated to their ancestor Saint Umiliana in the sixteenth century. The chapel has been recently restored to its original splendor.
Marchesi Antinori has owned the estate since 1985, the year of their 600th anniversary of the family’s winemaking business. The Vallombrosian monks have cared for the vineyards since the Middle Ages.
The nose offers fresh impressions of red fruit, especially currants, strawberries, pomegranates, and hints of watermelon. Delicate floral aromas of dog rose, hibiscus and undertones of caramel complete the aromatic bouquet. Entry on the palate is mouth filling and savory, and is followed by fresh lively sensations with soft, supple tannins. Pèppoli 2022 closes with a full-flavored vibrant finish.
Pèppoli is a crowd-pleasing wine meant to be enjoyed and appreciated as a pure expression of the Chianti Classico territory, its history and its traditional grape varieties through its characteristic floral and fruity aromas.
Pèppoli
Marchesi Antinori has owned the Peppoli estate since 1985, the year of their 600th anniversary of the family’s winemaking business.
The Vallombrosian monks have cared for the vineyards since the Middle Ages.
