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Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC – Tenuta San Guido or Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi?

Two wines compared criterion by criterion with the editorial rating, the recorded price and the amenities. Verdict written by the code, based on the editorial team's justifications.

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Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC – Tenuta San Guido

Tenuta San Guido · Over €120

7,7
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

285,00 € 414,02 €

Our verdict
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Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · €15 to €30

8,2
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

22,55 € 24,47 €

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The verdict

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi takes the lead

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi scores 8,2/10, ahead of Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC – Tenuta San Guido (7,7). Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG 2020 from Frescobaldi, Sangiovese from Rufina, rated 93 by James Suckling, at €22.55 instead of €24.47. The main reservation concerns unspecified characteristics such as organic, sulfite-free or vegan.

Choose Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC – Tenuta San Guido if…

  • you care about cabernet et sauvignon: amenities that only this listing mentions

Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,8). No distinction is mentioned; the producer Tenuta San Guido is presented as a pioneer of the Super Tuscans and Sassicaia born in 1968, with no guide named.

Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…

  • you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,2), level with or ahead on typicité & terroir, reconnaissance et rapport qualité/prix
  • you prioritise reconnaissance (7,7 vs 6,8) : James Suckling 93 for 2020 and 92 for 2021; Frescobaldi is named, but no very high-level distinction is mentioned.
  • you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,9 vs 8,2) : Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, Rufina zone in Tuscany, Sangiovese only; the profile of red fruit, violet and balsamic notes is consistent with the appellation.
  • your budget matters: from €23 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Reliability medium / high : ratings based on the file of each listing, not on a stay by our team · Ratings of the 20 October 2026 · Our rating method

Criterion by criterion

The 5 criteria of the score

Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC – Tenu…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
TypicityRecognitionValueVersatilityProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,2
8,9
Why these ratings?

Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC – Tenu…Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC appellation and Bolgheri area named, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, pioneer of the Super Tuscans, dedicated DOC in 1994.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, Rufina zone in Tuscany, Sangiovese only; the profile of red fruit, violet and balsamic notes is consistent with the appellation.

Recognition20 %editorial
6,8
7,7
Why these ratings?

Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC – Tenu…No distinction is mentioned; the producer Tenuta San Guido is presented as a pioneer of the Super Tuscans and Sassicaia born in 1968, with no guide named.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…James Suckling 93 for 2020 and 92 for 2021; Frescobaldi is named, but no very high-level distinction is mentioned.

Value for money25 %editorial
7,3
7,6
Why these ratings?

Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC – Tenu…Price of 285 € with crossed-out price at 414.02 € for a Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC; consistent with the described rank, but no distinction confirms the value.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…At €22.55 versus a crossed-out price of €24.47, this Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG 2020 rated 93 by James Suckling sits at a price consistent with its appellation.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
8,4
8,2
Why these ratings?

Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC – Tenu…Pairings with red meats, game and aged cheeses, profile of red fruits, spices, tobacco and leather, serving at 16-18 °C, ageing potential.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Precise pairings with red meats, game and aged cheeses; serving temperature of 16-18 °C and detailed profile (red fruit, spices, balsamic notes) facilitate the match.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
7,7
8,4
Why these ratings?

Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC – Tenu…Tenuta San Guido in Bolgheri, steel tank fermentation then aging in French oak for at least 24 months; organic and hand harvesting not specified.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi is named; steel fermentation, long maceration, aging of at least 24 months and three months of aging in glass are specified.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.

CriterionBolgheri Sassicaia DOC – Tenu…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
Recorded price285,00 € 414,02 €22,55 € 24,47 €
Price per 75 cl285,00 €22,55 €
EstateTenuta San GuidoFrescobaldi
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scoremediumhigh
ColorRedRed
AreaBolgheri & Etruscan CoastChianti Rufina & Pomino
PriceMore than 120 €€15 to €30
Vintage20232020
EstateTenuta San GuidoFrescobaldi
Bottle or gift boxWinesWines
Grape varietynot specifiedSangiovese
Cabernet Yesnot specified
Sauvignon Yesnot specified
7,7
Bolgheri Sassicaia DOC – Tenuta San Guidofrom €285 / btl
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8,2
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €23 / btl
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