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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi, Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva - Risveglio 2020 - Colliforti or Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Riserva - Colliforti?

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.

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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 €

B

Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva - Risveglio 2020 - Colliforti

Colliforti · €15 to €30

7,3
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

24,00 €

C

Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Riserva - Colliforti

Colliforti · €15 to €30

7,4
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

29,00 €

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The verdict

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi takes the lead

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi scores 8,1/10, ahead of Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Riserva - Colliforti (7,4) et Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva - Risveglio 2020 - Colliforti (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 rapport qualité/prix
  • 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 polyvalence à table (8,4 vs 7,4) : Precise and varied pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses, pasta, stew), described aromatic profile and recommended serving at 16-18 °C.

Choose Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva - Risveglio 2020 - Colliforti if…

  • your budget matters: from €24 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,2). No distinction is mentioned in the awards and guides; the description cites a Rosso Award at the Merano WineFestival 2024 and a Gold Medal from Gilbert & Gaillard.

Choose Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Riserva - Colliforti if…

  • Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Riserva 2021 from Colliforti, organic, sourced from volcanic soils of Monte Amiata at 245 m and aged more than three years

Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,0). No distinction or guide mentioned; producer not cited in a reputation text: note of simple absence of information.

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

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva…Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Ri…
TypicitéRecognitionRapportPolyvalenceProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,6
7,6
8,2
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.

Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva…Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva from the Amiata area, vines at 245 m facing southwest, volcanic soil of sandstone, marl and calcareous clay; grape varieties not named.

Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Ri…Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Riserva from the Amiata, at least 90% Sangiovese, volcanic soils, sandstone, marl and clay at 245 m: precise anchoring.

Recognition20 %editorial
8,1
6,2
6,0
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.

Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva…No distinction is mentioned in the awards and guides; the description cites a Rosso Award at the Merano WineFestival 2024 and a Gold Medal from Gilbert & Gaillard.

Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Ri…No distinction or guide mentioned; producer not cited in a reputation text: note of simple absence of information.

Value for money25 %editorial
7,2
7,2
7,1
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.

Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva…€24.00 for a Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva 2020 at 14.5% ABV, aged two years in barrels then twelve months in bottle: consistent with this rank.

Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Ri…29 € for an organic Montecucco Riserva of about 3,000 bottles and more than three years of aging: price consistent with this rank.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
8,4
7,4
7,4
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.

Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva…Precise pairings with grilled or roasted red meats, game, slow-cooked brasati and aged cheeses; ripe fruit, spice and mineral profile described, with no serving temperature.

Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Ri…Red meats, game, braised dishes and aged cheeses, profile of ripe fruits, spices and fine tannins: varied pairings and described profile.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
8,5
8,3
8,3
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.

Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva…Domaine Colliforti is named and located on Monte Amiata, converted to organic farming in 2020 and now certified, with manual harvesting, about two years in French oak barriques, then twelve…

Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Ri…Colliforti named and located on Monte Amiata, organic, manual harvest, 24 months in barriques then 12 months in bottle: detailed practices.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

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

CriterionBrunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva…Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Ri…
Recorded price108,64 € 130,66 €24,00 €29,00 €
Price per 75 cl108,64 €24,00 €29,00 €
EstateFrescobaldiCollifortiColliforti
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scorehighmediummedium
ColorRedRedRed
AreaMontalcinoVal d'Orcia & Mont AmiataVal d'Orcia & Mont Amiata
Price60 à 120 €15 à 30 €15 à 30 €
Grape varietySangiovesenot specifiedSangiovese
Vintage2017 et avant20202021
EstateFrescobaldiCollifortiColliforti
Bottle or gift boxWinesWinesWines
Organic farmingnot specified Yes Yes
8,1
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €109 / btl
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7,3
Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva - Risveglio 2020 - Collifortifrom €24 / btl
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7,4
Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Riserva - Collifortifrom €29 / btl
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