2023 Antinori Pèppoli Chianti Classico DOCG

92 POINTS

Falstaff

Rich, flint ruby. Dark, profound nose with intense notes of blackberry, plums and cold smoke. Juicy, dark berry fruit, fine-meshed tannins, lots of sweet texture in the finish, supple, easy to drink.

92 POINTS

Falstaff

Rich, flint ruby. Dark, profound nose with intense notes of blackberry, plums and cold smoke. Juicy, dark berry fruit, fine-meshed tannins, lots of sweet texture in the finish, supple, easy to drink.Reviewers: Othmar Kiem, Simon staffler

92 POINTS

Falstaff

Bright ruby red with a slightly lighter rim. Ripe plums, blackcurrants and cold smoke on the nose. Juicy, gluggable on the palate, with well-integrated tannins and a long finish, fun to drink.Reviewers: Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler

91 POINTS

Danielle Callegari - Wine Enthusiast

On the nose, savory top soil, espresso and black pepper balance blackberries and black cherries. The cohesive palate is simultaneously spicy and dense with ripe but still tart and snappy fruit, and has a finish of spicy pepper, earth and a bit of bitter citrus pith.

90 POINTS

Monica Larner - Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The Marchesi Antinori 2023 Chianti Classico Pèppoli comes from a vintage with heat and rain that ultimately made for fresher wines compared to the darker and more concentrated wines from 2022. This versatile red wine shows aromas of cassis, cherry and orange peel. Sangiovese is blended with small percentages of Canaiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot, depending on the year. The bouquet focuses nicely on red fruits, but there is a hint of sweet ripeness as well.

90 POINTS

Michaela Morris - Decanter

Made since 1985, Pèppoli takes its name from Antinori’s estate in the district of San Casciano. Dollops of Merlot, Syrah and Malvasia bring friendly roundness to Sangiovese, and ageing in a combination of large Slavonian casks and stainless steel further emphasises its fruity charms. Pepper and fragrant spring blossoms lead to a profusion of sweet herbs on the palate. Midweight yet generous in expression, this persists with red berry flavours as it simultaneously cleanses the mouth.

Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous

The 2023 Chianti Classico Pèppoli is soft, floral and very easy to drink. Crushed flowers, bright red-toned fruit, cinnamon and orange peel are some of the notes that grace this midweight, silky Chianti Classico. This is a very pleasant entry-level offering from Antinori.