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Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Ornellaia, Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ou Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ?
Three 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.
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Ornellaia
Ornellaia · Over €120
reliability high
192,15 € 230,09 €
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi
Frescobaldi · €15 to €30
reliability high
15,37 € 18,60 €
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi
Frescobaldi · €60 to €120
reliability high
70,28 € 85,76 €
The verdict
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi takes the lead
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi scores 8,4/10, ahead of Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi (8,1) et Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Ornellaia (7,8). Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina Riserva at 90% Sangiovese, named Rufina subzone, awarded Tre Bicchieri and aged a minimum of 24 months, at €15.37. Limitations: 10% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, and organic status not specified.
Choose Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Ornellaia if…
- you care about petit Verdot: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,2). €192.15, reduced price €230.09, for a multi-awarded Bolgheri Superiore: price consistent with its rank, without being cheap.
Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,4), level with or ahead on typicité & terroir, reconnaissance et rapport qualité/prix
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,4 vs 7,8) : €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.
- you prioritise polyvalence à table (8,1 vs 7,6) : Pairs with red meats, game and aged cheeses, red fruit and spice profile, served at 16-18 °C: easy to match this riserva.
- you care about sangiovese, colorino et malvasia: amenities that only this listing mentions
Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,3 vs 7,9) : Named Frescobaldi, Nipozzano estate located in Rufina, steel fermentation, extended maceration and aging for at least 24 months specified.
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,8). Large 3 L format at €70.28 instead of €85.76, i.e. €17.57 per 75 cl: a price consistent with an award-winning DOCG riserva, without being markedly below its standing.
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
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.
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.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina DOCG appellation and Rufina sub-zone named, Sangiovese as the sole grape variety, notes of red fruit, spice and balsamic consistent with the appellation.
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.
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.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Three bicchieri, three Veronelli stars, four Bibenda grappoli, James Suckling 90 and 92, Robert Parker 90, Wine Spectator 91: several top-level distinctions.
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.
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.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Large 3 L format at €70.28 instead of €85.76, i.e. €17.57 per 75 cl: a price consistent with an award-winning DOCG riserva, without being markedly below its standing.
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.
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.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated; nothing about aging potential.
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.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi named in Rufina, steel fermentation, wood aging and minimum 24 months specified; neither hand harvesting nor organic certification indicated.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Named Frescobaldi, Nipozzano estate located in Rufina, steel fermentation, extended maceration and aging for at least 24 months specified.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Orne… | Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –… | Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 192,15 € | 15,37 € | 70,28 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 192,15 € | 15,37 € | 17,57 € |
| Estate | Ornellaia | Frescobaldi | Frescobaldi |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | high |
| Color | Red | Red | Red |
| Area | Bolgheri & Etruscan Coast | Chianti Rufina & Pomino | Chianti Rufina & Pomino |
| Price | More than 120 € | €15 to €30 | €60 to €120 |
| Vintage | 2023 | 2023 | 2023 |
| Estate | Ornellaia | Frescobaldi | Frescobaldi |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines | Wines |
| Grape variety | not specified | not specified | Sangiovese |
| Cabernet | Yes | Yes | not specified |
| Merlot | Yes | Yes | not specified |
| Petit Verdot | Yes | not specified | not specified |
| Sauvignon | Yes | Yes | not specified |
| Sangiovese | not specified | Yes | not specified |
| Colorino | not specified | Yes | not specified |
| Malvasia | not specified | Yes | not specified |
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