Duel · Wines · 2 addresses
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Tenuta Argentiera ou Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi ?
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.
ABolgheri Superiore DOC – Tenuta Argentiera
Tenuta Argentiera · €60 to €120
reliability high
84,38 € 98,17 €
BMorellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi
Fattoria dei Barbi · Under €15
reliability medium
7,81 € 9,26 €
The verdict
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi takes the lead
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi scores 8,2/10, ahead of Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Tenuta Argentiera (7,6). Morellino di Scansano DOCG 2022 from Fattoria dei Barbi, Sangiovese from Scansano, distinguished by 3 viti and James Suckling 90 and sold for €7.81. Reservation: aged at least one year, without total duration or organic farming specified.
Choose Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Tenuta Argentiera if…
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,6 vs 7,8) : Numerous named distinctions: 3 bicchieri (2010, 2011, 2018, 2019), 5 Bibenda grappoli, 3 Veronelli stelle, 4 viti, James Suckling 90, Robert Parker 90, Wine Spectator 90.
- you care about cabernet, merlot et sauvignon: amenities that only this listing mentions
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité & terroir (7,2). Appellation Bolgheri Superiore DOC named with the Bolgheri zone and a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc consistent with this coastal terroir.
Choose Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,2), level with or ahead on typicité & terroir, rapport qualité/prix et polyvalence à table
- you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,4 vs 7,2) : Appellation DOCG named precisely, Sangiovese grape and the Scansano (Grosseto) zone in Maremma: a clear terroir anchor, coherent red fruit profile.
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,5 vs 7,4) : At €7.81, with a crossed-out price of €9.26, the bottle sits clearly below the usual price of a distinguished DOCG: a very favorable ratio.
- your budget matters: from €8 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (7,8). Several distinctions: 3 viti 2020, 3 viti AIS and James Suckling 90 (2021), without reaching the very high level of 95 points or Tre Bicchieri.
Reliability high / 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
Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Tenu…Appellation Bolgheri Superiore DOC named with the Bolgheri zone and a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc consistent with this coastal terroir.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Appellation DOCG named precisely, Sangiovese grape and the Scansano (Grosseto) zone in Maremma: a clear terroir anchor, coherent red fruit profile.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Tenu…Numerous named distinctions: 3 bicchieri (2010, 2011, 2018, 2019), 5 Bibenda grappoli, 3 Veronelli stelle, 4 viti, James Suckling 90, Robert Parker 90, Wine Spectator 90.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Several distinctions: 3 viti 2020, 3 viti AIS and James Suckling 90 (2021), without reaching the very high level of 95 points or Tre Bicchieri.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Tenu…At 84.38 € instead of 98.17 €, the crossed-out price is genuine and consistent with a Superiore appellation distinguished by 3 bicchieri and 5 grappoli.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…At €7.81, with a crossed-out price of €9.26, the bottle sits clearly below the usual price of a distinguished DOCG: a very favorable ratio.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Tenu…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), aromatic profile described (red fruit, spices, balsamic notes) and serving temperature indicated (16–18°C).
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Precise pairings (carni rosse, arrosti, aged cheeses), red fruit profile, spices and balsamic notes, served at 16-18 °C: a versatile wine.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Tenu…Producer named and located in Bolgheri, stainless steel vinification and wood aging of 12-24 months specified, but no detail on barrel type or manual harvesting.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Fattoria dei Barbi named and located in Scansano; stainless steel fermentation, skin maceration and aging of at least 1 year specified, without organic mention.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Tenu… | Morellino di Scansano DOCG –… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 84,38 € | 7,81 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 84,38 € | 7,81 € |
| Estate | Tenuta Argentiera | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | medium |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Bolgheri & Etruscan Coast | Maremma & Montecucco |
| Price | €60 to €120 | Under €15 |
| Vintage | 2018 | 2022 |
| Estate | Tenuta Argentiera | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Grape variety | not specified | Sangiovese |
| Origin | not specified | Maremma wines |
| Cabernet | Yes | not specified |
| Merlot | Yes | not specified |
| Sauvignon | Yes | not specified |
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