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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi ou Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilliano ?

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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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · €60 to €120

8,1
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

108,64 € 130,66 €

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Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilliano

Lilliano · €15 to €30

7,9
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

18,03 € 20,07 €

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The verdict

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi and Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilliano neck and neck

8,1 versus 7,9: 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 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi if…

  • you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,5 vs 7,6) : Frescobaldi named and located in Montalcino; fermentation in steel, long maceration of about four weeks and aging of at least five years in oak.
  • you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,6 vs 8,1) : Brunello di Montalcino DOCG named with the Sangiovese Grosso and the Montalcino zone; the aromas of red fruits and leather stick to the appellation.

Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,2). Bottle at €108.64 with a real crossed-out price of €130.66; consistent with an award-winning Brunello DOCG, without being moderate for the appellation.

Choose Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilliano if…

  • you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (7,7 vs 7,2) : €18.03 for a distinguished Chianti Classico DOCG, with a crossed-out price of €20.07: moderate price and real discount for this rank.
  • your budget matters: from €18 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: producteur & vinification (7,6). Lilliano named in Chianti Classico, fermentation in steel and maceration on skins, aging of at least 12 months; barrel type not specified.

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

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…
TypicityRecognitionValueVersatilityProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,6
8,1
Why these ratings?

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG named with the Sangiovese Grosso and the Montalcino zone; the aromas of red fruits and leather stick to the appellation.

Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…Chianti Classico DOCG from the Chianti Classico zone, Sangiovese and notes of red fruits, spices and flowers: terroir and grape variety named, consistent profile.

Recognition20 %editorial
8,1
8,2
Why these ratings?

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…3 stelle Veronelli and 3 viti, plus 90s from Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator; real distinctions but scores that peak at 90.

Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…Awards named with their level: 2 stelle Veronelli, 3 bicchieri and 4 grappoli Bibenda, a cluster of recognized distinctions.

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

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Bottle at €108.64 with a real crossed-out price of €130.66; consistent with an award-winning Brunello DOCG, without being moderate for the appellation.

Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…€18.03 for a distinguished Chianti Classico DOCG, with a crossed-out price of €20.07: moderate price and real discount for this rank.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
8,4
8,1
Why these ratings?

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Precise and varied pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses, pasta, stew), described aromatic profile and recommended serving at 16-18 °C.

Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…Precise pairings (carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati) and serving at 16-18 °C, with a profile of red fruits and spices described.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
8,5
7,6
Why these ratings?

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Frescobaldi named and located in Montalcino; fermentation in steel, long maceration of about four weeks and aging of at least five years in oak.

Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…Lilliano named in Chianti Classico, fermentation in steel and maceration on skins, aging of at least 12 months; barrel type not specified.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

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

CriterionBrunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…
Recorded price108,64 € 130,66 €18,03 € 20,07 €
Price per 75 cl108,64 €18,03 €
EstateFrescobaldiLilliano
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scorehighhigh
ColorRedRed
AreaMontalcinoChianti Classico
Price€60 to €120€15 to €30
Grape varietySangioveseSangiovese
Vintage2017 and earlier2024
EstateFrescobaldiLilliano
Bottle or gift boxWinesWines
8,1
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €109 / btl
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7,9
Chianti Classico DOCG – Lillianofrom €18 / btl
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