ABolgheri DOC Rosato – Marchesi Antinori
Marchesi Antinori · €30 to €60
reliability medium
36,73 € 41,31 €
BRosé Toscana IGT – Ricasoli
Ricasoli · €15 to €30
reliability medium
23,91 € 28,80 €
The verdict
Bolgheri DOC Rosato – Marchesi Antinori and Rosé Toscana IGT – Ricasoli neck and neck
7,4 versus 7,4: 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 Bolgheri DOC Rosato – Marchesi Antinori if…
- you prioritise typicité & terroir (7,6 vs 7,2) : Appellation Bolgheri DOC and Tenuta Guado al Tasso named, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah blend consistent with the area
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,1 vs 7,7) : Marchesi Antinori, Tenuta Guado al Tasso in Bolgheri, winemaking specified: destemming, crushing, 2–4 hour maceration, steel fermentation at 16 °C, refinement on fine lees for a few weeks.
- you care about cabernet, syrah et sauvignon: amenities that only this listing mentions
Its weak point in this head-to-head: polyvalence à table (7,8). Precise and varied pairings (antipasti di mare, fish, white meats, fresh cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and service at 10–12 °C indicated: a supple wine to serve young.
Choose Rosé Toscana IGT – Ricasoli if…
- you prioritise polyvalence à table (8,3 vs 7,8) : Varied pairings (aperitif, seafood, grilled fish, white meats) and strawberry, raspberry, orange blossom profile, served at 8-10°C: clear versatility.
- you prioritise reconnaissance (6,7 vs 6,2) : No award or guide is mentioned; the Ricasoli estate, presented as an institution in Tuscany, supports the wine's reputation.
- you care about sangiovese: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
- your budget matters: from €24 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
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
Both rosés score 7.4, so budget and intended use make the call. The Bolgheri from Antinori (€37, 7.8 for versatility at the table, 8.1 for winemaking) suits anyone wanting a more refined rosé for a fish or white-meat meal. The Ricasoli (€24, generic IGT appellation) is the smart choice for an aperitif with friends or a meal for a big group, with an 8.3 for versatility and a well-placed 1.5 L magnum.
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Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri DOC Rosato – Marches…Appellation Bolgheri DOC and Tenuta Guado al Tasso named, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah blend consistent with the area
Rosé Toscana IGT – RicasoliTuscan Sangiovese is blended with Merlot from vineyards around Castello di Brolio, in Gaiole in Chianti: a precise area, but a generic IGT appellation.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri DOC Rosato – Marches…No award or guide mentioned; producer Marchesi Antinori named but no distinction cited: rating kept within the range of a simple lack of information.
Rosé Toscana IGT – RicasoliNo award or guide is mentioned; the Ricasoli estate, presented as an institution in Tuscany, supports the wine's reputation.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri DOC Rosato – Marches…Large 1.5 L format at €36.73 (crossed-out price €41.31), or €18.37 for 75 cl: a price consistent with a Bolgheri DOC rosé from this producer, with no distinction justifying more.
Rosé Toscana IGT – RicasoliAt €23.91 for a 1.5 L magnum, or €11.96 for 75 cl, the price remains consistent for an IGT rosé without distinction, with a well-placed large format.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri DOC Rosato – Marches…Precise and varied pairings (antipasti di mare, fish, white meats, fresh cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and service at 10–12 °C indicated: a supple wine to serve young.
Rosé Toscana IGT – RicasoliVaried pairings (aperitif, seafood, grilled fish, white meats) and strawberry, raspberry, orange blossom profile, served at 8-10°C: clear versatility.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri DOC Rosato – Marches…Marchesi Antinori, Tenuta Guado al Tasso in Bolgheri, winemaking specified: destemming, crushing, 2–4 hour maceration, steel fermentation at 16 °C, refinement on fine lees for a few weeks.
Rosé Toscana IGT – RicasoliRicasoli estate located at Castello di Brolio; 25-30 day fermentation in steel at 12-16°C, 3 months aging in stainless steel tanks, but neither organic nor hand harvest specified.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Bolgheri DOC Rosato – Marches… | Rosé Toscana IGT – Ricasoli |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 36,73 € | 23,91 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 18,37 € | 11,96 € |
| Estate | Marchesi Antinori | Ricasoli |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium |
| Color | Rosé | Rosé |
| Area | Bolgheri & Etruscan Coast | Chianti Classico |
| Price | €30 to €60 | €15 to €30 |
| Vintage | 2024 | 2025 |
| Estate | Marchesi Antinori | Ricasoli |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Cabernet | Yes | not specified |
| Merlot | Yes | Yes |
| Syrah | Yes | not specified |
| Sauvignon | Yes | not specified |
| Sangiovese | not specified | Yes |
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