ABianco Toscana IGT – Ricasoli
Ricasoli · 60 to 120 €
reliability medium
83,74 € 91,50 €
BChardonnay Toscana IGT – Folonari
Folonari · 60 to 120 €
reliability medium
96,43 € 119,90 €
The verdict
Bianco Toscana IGT – Ricasoli and Chardonnay Toscana IGT – Folonari neck and neck
6,9 versus 6,9: the gap is too small to separate them on the overall rating. The choice comes down to the criteria that matter to you, below.
Choose Bianco Toscana IGT – Ricasoli if…
- you prioritise polyvalence à table (8,6 vs 7,6) : Five named pairings (grilled fish, poultry, risottos, seafood, medium cheeses), detailed profile, and serving at 10-12 °C: a versatile wine.
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,2 vs 7,8) : Ricasoli, located at Castello di Brolio; 3-month maceration in amphora and 12-month aging (40/30/30 amphora-steel-barrels), with no organic certification mentioned.
- your budget matters: from €84 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (5,4). At €41.87 for 75 cl (€83.74 for the 1.5 L magnum), a high price for an unremarkable white IGT, despite a crossed-out price of €91.50.
Choose Chardonnay Toscana IGT – Folonari if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (6,4 vs 5,4) : €96.43 for a generic white IGT, crossed-out price of €119.90; expensive for what is described, with no market benchmark provided.
Its weak point in this head-to-head: polyvalence à table (7,6). Precise pairings (fish, white meats, soft cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature indicated: good use at the table.
Reliability medium : ratings based on the file of each listing, not on a stay by our team · Ratings of the 20 October 2026 · Our rating method
Tosco's word
The Bianco Ricasoli wins on terroir and winemaking: Castello di Brolio, three months of maceration in amphora, 12 months of aging, and a score of 8.6 at the table that makes it easy to pair. It costs €41.87 per 75 cl, whereas the Chardonnay from Folonari climbs to €96.43 for an IGT with no distinction, with a lower value-for-money rating (6.4 versus 5.4 for the Ricasoli, but at a much higher price). If you want an age-worthy Tuscan white on a small budget, take the Ricasoli; if you insist on the Chardonnay and its 24 months in barrel, you will have to accept paying considerably more.
Tosco only cites facts from this head-to-head: ratings, criteria, prices, amenities. Text calculated once, checked by the code.
Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
Bianco Toscana IGT – RicasoliPrecise area (Castello di Brolio, Gaiole in Chianti) and 100% Trebbiano are consistent, but the IGT Toscana appellation is generic and not very distinctive.
Chardonnay Toscana IGT – Folo…Colli di Panzano in Chianti zone and 100% Chardonnay named, but generic IGT and international grape variety with no described link to the Tuscan terroir.
Why these ratings?
Bianco Toscana IGT – RicasoliNo award or guide mentioned; the producer Ricasoli is named, but no distinction is documented: simply a lack of information.
Chardonnay Toscana IGT – Folo…No awards or guides mentioned and producer not attested by any text; simple absence of information, score maintained within the range.
Why these ratings?
Bianco Toscana IGT – RicasoliAt €41.87 for 75 cl (€83.74 for the 1.5 L magnum), a high price for an unremarkable white IGT, despite a crossed-out price of €91.50.
Chardonnay Toscana IGT – Folo…€96.43 for a generic white IGT, crossed-out price of €119.90; expensive for what is described, with no market benchmark provided.
Why these ratings?
Bianco Toscana IGT – RicasoliFive named pairings (grilled fish, poultry, risottos, seafood, medium cheeses), detailed profile, and serving at 10-12 °C: a versatile wine.
Chardonnay Toscana IGT – Folo…Precise pairings (fish, white meats, soft cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature indicated: good use at the table.
Why these ratings?
Bianco Toscana IGT – RicasoliRicasoli, located at Castello di Brolio; 3-month maceration in amphora and 12-month aging (40/30/30 amphora-steel-barrels), with no organic certification mentioned.
Chardonnay Toscana IGT – Folo…Folonari and Tenute del Cabreo located, fermentation in steel then about 24 months in cask and bottle aging specified.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Bianco Toscana IGT – Ricasoli | Chardonnay Toscana IGT – Folo… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 83,74 € | 96,43 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 41,87 € | 96,43 € |
| Estate | Ricasoli | Folonari |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium |
| Color | White | White |
| Area | Chianti Classico | Chianti Classico |
| Price | €60 to €120 | €60 to €120 |
| Grape variety | Trebbiano | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2022 | 2017 and earlier |
| Estate | Ricasoli | Folonari |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
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