Why We Always Order Chianti Classico Wine at Italian Restaurants
🍷Wine Featured: Antinori Pepoli Chianti Classico
đź“ŤEnjoyed it at: Luigi’s Trattoria, Myrtle Beach, SC
📸 Captured with: Sony ZV1 mostly + Insta360 Go 3s
When we sit down at an Italian restaurant and start scanning the wine list, this is one of the bottles we always look for: Chianti Classico Pepoli by Marchesi Antinori. The other evening, we went to one of our go-to favorite Italian spots, the cozy Luigi’s in Myrtle Beach, and the best meal pairing with this bottle. It just works with Italian food.
Why Chianti Classico is our go-to
Chianti Classico is made primarily from Sangiovese, a grape that naturally pairs with the building blocks of Italian cooking: tomatoes, herbs, olive oil, pasta, and slow-simmered sauces. The acidity keeps things fresh, the structure holds up to hearty dishes, and the overall balance makes it incredibly food-friendly.
That balance is what makes Chianti Classico such a reliable choice when you’re ordering from a menu full of options.
And when it says Chianti Classico on the label, you know it meets strict Italian regulations about where and how it’s made. Chianti is a region in Italy, and to carry that label, the wine has to meet certain criteria to be consistent. Those standards matter — they ensure authenticity, quality, and a style that stays true to the region. It’s one of the reasons we trust it when dining out.
Why Pepoli by Antinori
Pepoli is made by Marchesi Antinori, the oldest family-owned wine producer in the world — a name that’s been shaping Italian wine for more than six centuries. That history shows up in the glass.
This bottle is approachable, food-friendly, and consistently good. It doesn’t overpower the meal, and it doesn’t disappear once the food arrives. It’s the kind of wine that quietly elevates the whole table.
Why it pairs so well with Italian food
At the end of the day, this is a wine made for Italian food. The acidity works with red sauces, the Sangiovese character complements herbs and savory dishes, and the overall style keeps everything feeling balanced.
No lesson. No second-guessing. Just a bottle we trust and enjoy, again and again.
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🍷 Enjoy it at home – pick up Antinori Pepoli Chianti Classico from Total Wine! Pair it with this cozy kale + bean soup..
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