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Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Ornellaia ou Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori ?

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 Superiore DOC – Ornellaia

Ornellaia · Over €120

7,8
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

192,15 € 230,09 €

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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori

Antinori · 30 to 60 €

8,0
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

53,69 € 67,89 €

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The verdict

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori and Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Ornellaia neck and neck

8,0 versus 7,8: the gap is too small to separate them on the overall rating. The choice comes down to the criteria that matter to you, below.

Choose Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Ornellaia if…

  • you care about cabernet, merlot et petit Verdot: amenities that only this listing mentions

Its weak point in this head-to-head: polyvalence à table (7,1). Red meats, game and aged cheeses, red fruit-spice-balsamic profile, served at 16-18 °C; pairings rather generic.

Choose Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori if…

  • you prioritise polyvalence à table (7,8 vs 7,1) : Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 16-18°C: table use well framed.
  • you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,1 vs 7,4) : Antinori named, Pian delle Vigne estate located in Montalcino, fermentation in steel, long maceration and aging of at least five years.
  • your budget matters: from €54 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Reliability 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 Superiore DOC – Orne…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…
TypicityRecognitionValueVersatilityProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,2
8,2
Why these ratings?

Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Orne…Bolgheri Superiore DOC and Bolgheri zone (Costa Toscana) named, with detailed Bordeaux blend: precise appellation and grape varieties.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso alone, named Montalcino zone: reference appellation expressed with precision.

Recognition20 %editorial
8,7
8,4
Why these ratings?

Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Orne…3 bicchieri, 3 Veronelli stars, 5 Bibenda grappoli, 4 AIS viti, Parker, Suckling and Wine Spectator at 90: multiple high-level distinctions.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Tre stelle Veronelli, 5 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling, Robert Parker and Wine Spectator at 90: several high-level distinctions.

Value for money25 %editorial
7,2
7,6
Why these ratings?

Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Orne…€192.15, reduced price €230.09, for a multi-awarded Bolgheri Superiore: price consistent with its rank, without being cheap.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…€53.69 instead of €67.89 for a multi-award-winning 2019 Brunello: consistent, even favorable, price for this level.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
7,1
7,8
Why these ratings?

Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Orne…Red meats, game and aged cheeses, red fruit-spice-balsamic profile, served at 16-18 °C; pairings rather generic.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 16-18°C: table use well framed.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
7,4
8,1
Why these ratings?

Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Orne…Ornellaia, named and located in Bolgheri, fermented in steel, extended maceration and aged 18 to 24 months: practices detailed.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Antinori named, Pian delle Vigne estate located in Montalcino, fermentation in steel, long maceration and aging of at least five years.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

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

CriterionBolgheri Superiore DOC – Orne…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…
Recorded price192,15 € 230,09 €53,69 € 67,89 €
Price per 75 cl192,15 €53,69 €
EstateOrnellaiaAntinori
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scorehighhigh
ColorRedRed
AreaBolgheri & Etruscan CoastMontalcino
PriceMore than 120 €€30 to €60
Vintage20232019
EstateOrnellaiaAntinori
Bottle or gift boxWinesWines
Grape varietynot specifiedSangiovese
Cabernet Yesnot specified
Merlot Yesnot specified
Petit Verdot Yesnot specified
Sauvignon Yesnot specified
7,8
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Ornellaiafrom €192 / btl
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8,0
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinorifrom €54 / btl
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