The 2022 Chianti Classico Peppoli is a youthful ruby magenta, and is highly expressive with lively aromas of grenadine, tangerine, fresh flowers, and fresh oregano. This carries seamlessly to the palate keeping all the buoyant vibrancy and fruit through a well-balanced and polished finish. It has fine tannins, and a flourish of toasted smoke cedar spice, with notes of dusty earth and a bit of iron rich gamy feel. Clean and balanced this is an excellent value to drink 2025-2032.
90 points, Audrey Frick, Jeb Dunnuck (Jan 2024)
The 2022 Chianti Classico Pèppoli, the entry-level offering from Antinori, is a fine introduction to the year that shows just how compelling this vintage can be. Bright, floral and beautifully lifted, the 2022 is all class. The understated, refreshing style is so compelling.
90 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Jul 2024)
Balanced and moderately long, this bright, fruity red offers cherry, strawberry and light earth flavors in a charming, approachable profile. Sangiovese, Merlot and Syrah. Drink now through 2028. 18,500 cases imported.
90 points, Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator (Oct 2024)
Sweet aromas of cherry and chocolate cake play on the nose, but only within the bounds set by balancing undertones of soil and stone. The palate brings more fruit, more earth and an emergent herbaceousness, while acid fizzes around grippy, chalky tannins.
90 points, Danielle Callegari, Wine Enthusiast (Sep 2024)
Located just a few kilometres from the Tenuta Tignanello estate, Pèppoli has been owned by the Antinori family since 1985. This Chianti Classico is a blend of Sangiovese with complementary varieties, vinified separately in stainless steel then aged in large Slavonian oak barrels, with a small percentage in barriques and stainless steel vats. From a hot and dry year, it combines ripe, dark berries with fresh and dried herb aromas. The fruit is concentrated and plump, although the wood sticks out a bit at this stage. Acidity is good, coming in as menthol freshness on the cheeks. Considering production is just shy of one million bottles, quality is impressive.
90 points, James Button, Decanter (Jul 2024)