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Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Grattamacco 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 – Grattamacco
Grattamacco · €60 to €120
reliability high
81,36 € 91,46 €
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 – Grattamacco (7,7). 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 – Grattamacco if…
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,6 vs 7,8) : Numerous and named distinctions: 3 bicchieri, 3 stelle Veronelli, 5 grappoli Bibenda, 4 viti AIS, James Suckling 90, Wine Spectator 90.
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,3 vs 7,8) : Grattamacco estate named and located in Bolgheri; fermentation in open truncated wooden vats and 12-18 months aging in barriques specified, with no mention of organic.
- you care about cabernet, merlot et sauvignon: amenities that only this listing mentions
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,1). At €81.36 (crossed-out price €91.46) for a multi-awarded Bolgheri Superiore 2019, the price remains consistent with its rank, without being a bargain.
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 rapport qualité/prix (8,5 vs 7,1) : 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.
- 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.
- 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 – Grat…Bolgheri Superiore DOC appellation and Bolgheri zone named, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc blend consistent with the zone; no Tuscan grape variety.
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 – Grat…Numerous and named distinctions: 3 bicchieri, 3 stelle Veronelli, 5 grappoli Bibenda, 4 viti AIS, James Suckling 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 – Grat…At €81.36 (crossed-out price €91.46) for a multi-awarded Bolgheri Superiore 2019, the price remains consistent with its rank, without being a bargain.
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 – Grat…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated; no mention of a specific aging potential.
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 – Grat…Grattamacco estate named and located in Bolgheri; fermentation in open truncated wooden vats and 12-18 months aging in barriques specified, with no mention of organic.
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 – Grat… | Morellino di Scansano DOCG –… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 81,36 € | 7,81 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 81,36 € | 7,81 € |
| Estate | Grattamacco | 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 | 2019 | 2022 |
| Estate | Grattamacco | 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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