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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi ou Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Fattoria del Cerro ?
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.
ABrunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi
Frescobaldi · €60 to €120
reliability high
108,64 € 130,66 €
BChianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Fattoria del Cerro
Fattoria del Cerro · Under €15
reliability medium
9,89 € 12,24 €
The verdict
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi takes the lead
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi scores 8,1/10, ahead of Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Fattoria del Cerro (7,3). Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2015 from Frescobaldi, Sangiovese Grosso aged at least five years in Slavonian oak, awarded by Veronelli and several 90s. At €108.64, the price remains high for a Brunello whose scores peak at 90.
Choose Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,1), level with or ahead on typicité & terroir, reconnaissance et polyvalence à table
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,1 vs 6,2) : 3 stelle Veronelli and 3 viti, plus 90s from Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator; real distinctions but scores that peak at 90.
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,5 vs 7,2) : Frescobaldi named and located in Montalcino; fermentation in steel, long maceration of about four weeks and aging of at least five years in oak.
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 Colli Senesi DOCG – Fattoria del Cerro if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (7,8 vs 7,2) : At €9.89 (crossed-out price €12.24) for a Sangiovese DOCG, the price remains moderate for the described appellation, without any distinction that would justify more.
- you care about sangiovese et merlot: amenities that only this listing mentions
- your budget matters: from €10 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,2). No awards or guide mentioned, producer not cited in any ranking: simple absence of information, score kept in the neutral range.
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?
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 Colli Senesi DOCG – F…Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG appellation named, Colli Senesi zone and Sangiovese 90% - Merlot 10% blend specified: clear Tuscan anchoring, without soil detail or parcel-level terroir.
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 Colli Senesi DOCG – F…No awards or guide mentioned, producer not cited in any ranking: simple absence of information, score kept in the neutral range.
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 Colli Senesi DOCG – F…At €9.89 (crossed-out price €12.24) for a Sangiovese DOCG, the price remains moderate for the described appellation, without any distinction that would justify more.
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 Colli Senesi DOCG – F…Precise pairings (red meats, aged cheeses, Tuscan dishes), fruity and floral profile described, serving temperature indicated at 16-18 °C: a versatile whole, with no mention of aging potential.
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 Colli Senesi DOCG – F…Estate Fattoria del Cerro named and located in Colli Senesi, fermentation in steel, maceration on skins and minimum 12 months of aging specified; neither manual harvesting nor organic mentioned.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –… | Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – F… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 108,64 € | 9,89 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 108,64 € | 9,89 € |
| Estate | Frescobaldi | Fattoria del Cerro |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | medium |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Montalcino | Colli Senesi & Crete |
| Price | €60 to €120 | Under €15 |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | not specified |
| Vintage | 2017 and earlier | 2024 |
| Estate | Frescobaldi | Fattoria del Cerro |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Sangiovese | not specified | Yes |
| Merlot | not specified | Yes |
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