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

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 –…Rufina subzone named as DOCG, Sangiovese at 90% with Malvasia Nera and Colorino, galestro soil described: a clear Tuscan anchor, but 10% Merlot and Cabernet.

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 –…Tre Bicchieri, 4 grappoli Bibenda, 3 stelle Veronelli, plus scores of 90 to 92 from Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator: high recognition.

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 –…€15.37 for a Chianti Rufina Riserva awarded Tre Bicchieri, with a crossed-out price of €18.60: clearly below the usual price for this tier.

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 –…Pairs with red meats, game and aged cheeses, red fruit and spice profile, served at 16-18 °C: easy to match this riserva.

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 named in Rufina, steel fermentation, wood aging and minimum 24 months specified; neither hand harvesting nor organic certification indicated.