Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Podere Sapio ou Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi ?

Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Podere S…Bolgheri DOC appellation named with zone and grape varieties (Cabernet 70 %, Merlot and Petit Verdot 15 %). Bordeaux grape varieties with little detailed link to the terroir.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG named with the Sangiovese Grosso and the Montalcino zone; the aromas of red fruits and leather stick to the appellation.

Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Podere S…Awards named: 2 bicchieri, 3 stelle Veronelli, 4 grappoli Bibenda, 90 points Suckling, Parker, Wine Spectator. No 95 points or Tre Bicchieri.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…3 stelle Veronelli and 3 viti, plus 90s from Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator; real distinctions but scores that peak at 90.

Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Podere S…Price of €26.52 (struck through €33.85), consistent for an award-winning Bolgheri DOC aged 14 months in barrique. The displayed discount is an asset, without being exceptional.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Bottle at €108.64 with a real crossed-out price of €130.66; consistent with an award-winning Brunello DOCG, without being moderate for the appellation.

Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Podere S…Detailed profile (blueberry, cherry, raspberry, plum, spicy finish), three precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses) and serving at 16-18 °C.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Precise and varied pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses, pasta, stew), described aromatic profile and recommended serving at 16-18 °C.

Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Podere S…Podere Sapio named in Bolgheri; vinification (long maceration in steel tank) and 14 months ageing in French barriques and tonneaux. Organic not specified.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Frescobaldi named and located in Montalcino; fermentation in steel, long maceration of about four weeks and aging of at least five years in oak.