Pèppoli Chianti Classico DOCG - Tenuta Pèppoli

The elegant Pèppoli Chianti Classico Tenuta Pèppoli flows into the glass with a luminous crimson red. After the first swirl, a perfect balance can be perceived in this red wine, as it shows neither a watery appearance nor syrupy or liqueur-like notes on the glass walls. The initial nose of Pèppoli Chianti Classico reveals nuances of black cherries, plums, and blackberries. Fragrant elements of oak aging, such as bitter chocolate, cacao beans, and cigar boxes, join the fruity notes of the bouquet.

The Tenuta Pèppoli Pèppoli Chianti Classico presents itself to the wine enthusiast as wonderfully dry. This red wine is never rough or austere, but rather round and smooth. On the palate, the texture of this balanced red wine is wonderfully silky and velvety. Thanks to its balanced fruit acidity, the Pèppoli Chianti Classico caresses the palate with a soft sensation, without sacrificing freshness. The youthful wine from the Tuscany wine region impresses with considerable length on the finish. Again, hints of lavender and black cherry are noticeable.

Vinification of Pèppoli Chianti Classico from Tenuta Pèppoli

The basis for the balanced Pèppoli Chianti Classico from Tuscany is made up of grapes from the Merlot, Sangiovese, and Syrah varieties. Naturally, the Pèppoli Chianti Classico is also influenced by the climatic and stylistic factors typical of Chianti Classico DOCG. This Italian wine can truly be described as a wine of the Old World, presenting itself extraordinarily fragrant. An important factor affecting the ripening of the harvest is that the Merlot, Sangiovese, and Syrah grapes thrive under a warm climate. This results in particularly well-ripened grapes and a relatively high alcohol content in the wine. The grapes for this Italian red wine are harvested exclusively by hand once optimal ripeness has been achieved. After hand harvesting, the grapes are promptly transferred to the winery, where they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in large wooden vats at controlled temperatures. This is followed by aging for 12 months in barrels made from Slavonian oak. After barrel maturation, the wine undergoes a lengthy bottle aging, which adds further complexity to this red wine.

Food pairing recommendation for Tenuta Pèppoli Pèppoli Chianti Classico

This Italian red wine is best enjoyed slightly chilled at 15 - 18°C. It pairs perfectly as an accompanying wine with braised chicken in red wine, leek soup, or baked sheep cheese parcels.

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