Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi ou Toscana IGT Rosso – Il Borro ?

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.

Toscana IGT Rosso – Il BorroIGT Toscana without a named sub-zone, a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah with no described link to Valdarno: an international style with little local grounding.

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.

Toscana IGT Rosso – Il BorroThree bicchieri, three stelle Veronelli, four viti AIS, James Suckling 90, Robert Parker 90 and Wine Spectator 90: numerous and named accolades.

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.

Toscana IGT Rosso – Il BorroAt €40.44 instead of €49.88, the price remains high for an IGT without a riserva mention, despite the accolades displayed.

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.

Toscana IGT Rosso – Il BorroPrecise pairings (red meats, aged cheeses), a profile of red fruits, spices and balsamic notes, serving at 16-18 °C: a coherent and easy-to-serve whole.

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.

Toscana IGT Rosso – Il BorroIl Borro named and located in Valdarno, fermentation in steel tanks, 22-day maceration and 18 months in French oak barriques: detailed practices.