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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi, Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori ou Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori ?
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.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi
Frescobaldi · 60 à 120 €
reliability high
108,64 € 130,66 €
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori
Antinori · Moins de 15 €
reliability high
12,81 € 16,17 €
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori
Antinori · Moins de 15 €
reliability medium
11,53 € 13,98 €
The verdict
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi and Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori neck and neck
8,1 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 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi if…
- you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,6 vs 7,8) : Brunello di Montalcino DOCG named with the Sangiovese Grosso and the Montalcino zone; the aromas of red fruits and leather stick to the appellation.
- you prioritise polyvalence à table (8,4 vs 7,7) : Precise and varied pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses, pasta, stew), described aromatic profile and recommended serving at 16-18 °C.
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 Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori if…
- un Rosso di Montepulciano DOC 2024 d'Antinori La Braccesca : Sangiovese fermenté en acier, élevé 6 à 12 mois, 2 stelle Veronelli et 90 Wine Spectator, à 12,81 €
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité & terroir (7,6). Rosso di Montepulciano DOC nommé avec Sangiovese et zone de Montepulciano ; profil fruits rouges, épices et floral cohérent avec l'appellation.
Choose Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori if…
- your budget matters: from €12 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: polyvalence à table (7,4). Accords précis (viandes rouges grillées, salumi, fromages affinés), profil aromatique détaillé et service à 16-18 °C ; rien sur le potentiel de garde.
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.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Rosso di Montepulciano DOC nommé avec Sangiovese et zone de Montepulciano ; profil fruits rouges, épices et floral cohérent avec l'appellation.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Appellation Rosso di Montepulciano DOC et zone de Montepulciano nommées, Sangiovese (Prugneto Gentile) cohérent ; robe rubis et notes de fruits rouges, cerise et fleurs correspondent.
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.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Deux distinctions nommées : 2 stelle Veronelli et Wine Spectator 90, portées par Antinori La Braccesca ; niveau reconnu mais pas au plus haut.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Deux distinctions nommées : 2 stelle Veronelli et 90 Wine Spectator, avec un producteur réputé (Antinori, origines 1385) : au-dessus d'une simple mention.
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.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…À 12,81 € au lieu de 16,17 €, ce Rosso di Montepulciano DOC primé (2 stelle Veronelli, 90 Wine Spectator) se place sous le prix habituel de son rang.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…À 11,53 € (prix barré 13,98 €) pour un Rosso di Montepulciano signé Antinori et distingué, le tarif reste modéré pour ce rang.
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.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Accords précis avec viandes rouges, salumi et fromages affinés ; profil fruits rouges, épices et floral décrit, service à 16-18 °C indiqué.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Accords précis (viandes rouges grillées, salumi, fromages affinés), profil aromatique détaillé et service à 16-18 °C ; rien sur le potentiel de garde.
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.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Antinori La Braccesca, domaine situé à Montepulciano : fermentation en cuve d'acier, macération sur les peaux et élevage de 6 à 12 mois précisés.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Domaine Antinori nommé et situé à Montepulciano, vinification en acier avec macération sur peaux et élevage de 6 à 12 mois précisés ; bio non mentionné.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –… | Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –… | Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 108,64 € | 12,81 € | 11,53 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 108,64 € | 12,81 € | 11,53 € |
| Estate | Frescobaldi | Antinori | Antinori |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | medium |
| Color | Red | Red | Red |
| Area | Montalcino | Montepulciano | Montepulciano |
| Price | 60 à 120 € | Under €15 | Under €15 |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2017 et avant | 2024 | 2023 |
| Estate | Frescobaldi | Antinori | Antinori |
| Bouteille ou coffret | Wines | Wines | Wines |
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