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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Donatella Cinelli Colombini ou Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi ?
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 – Donatella Cinelli Colombini
Donatella Cinelli Colombini · 30 à 60 €
reliability high
57,81 € 68,59 €
BBrunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi
Fattoria dei Barbi · 60 à 120 €
reliability high
63,41 € 77,77 €
The verdict
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Donatella Cinelli Colombini and Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi neck and neck
8,0 versus 8,0: 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 – Donatella Cinelli Colombini if…
- you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,6 vs 8,2) : DOCG Brunello di Montalcino, Sangiovese Grosso and the Montalcino zone are named, with a consistent profile of red fruits, spices and earthy notes.
- you prioritise polyvalence à table (8,1 vs 7,8) : Specific pairings (carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati), profile of red fruits, spices, earthy notes and serving at 16-18 °C.
- your budget matters: from €58 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (7,4). James Suckling and Robert Parker rate this Brunello 90 points, i.e. recognized distinctions, without being peaks.
Choose Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi if…
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,4 vs 7,4) : Multiple distinctions: 5 bunches Bibenda, 4 vines, 2 glasses, James Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator at 90.
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
Tosco's word
Les deux Brunello affichent la même note de 8,0, mais ils ne parlent pas au même amateur. Le 2020 de Fattoria dei Barbi, à 63,41 €, mise sur une reconnaissance éclatante (5 grappoli Bibenda, Parker, Wine Spectator) et une typicité très correcte de 8,2 : c'est le choix si tu veux un vin couvert par les guides et un élevage long et précis. Le 2019 de Donatella Cinelli Colombini, à 57,81 €, est plus abordable et plus expressif en bouche avec sa typicité de 8,6 et sa polyvalence de 8,1, mais sa reconnaissance (7,4) reste plus modeste. En clair, choisis Barbi pour la consécration et la sécurité des distinctions, Cinelli Colombini pour un rapport qualité/prix légèrement meilleur et un profil plus gourmand, surtout si ton budget est serré.
Tosco only cites facts from this head-to-head: ratings, criteria, prices, amenities. Text calculated once, checked by the code.
Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…DOCG Brunello di Montalcino, Sangiovese Grosso and the Montalcino zone are named, with a consistent profile of red fruits, spices and earthy notes.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso and the Montalcino zone named: reference appellation expressed with precision.
Why these ratings?
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…James Suckling and Robert Parker rate this Brunello 90 points, i.e. recognized distinctions, without being peaks.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Multiple distinctions: 5 bunches Bibenda, 4 vines, 2 glasses, James Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator at 90.
Why these ratings?
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…At €57.81 instead of €68.59, the 90-point DOCG Brunello remains consistent for its appellation, without being a bargain.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…At €63.41 instead of €77.77, the price remains consistent with a Brunello DOCG distinguished by several guides.
Why these ratings?
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Specific pairings (carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati), profile of red fruits, spices, earthy notes and serving at 16-18 °C.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18 °C indicated.
Why these ratings?
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Donatella Cinelli Colombini named; fermentation in acciaio, macerazione lunga and ageing of at least five years, partly in oak barrels.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Fattoria dei Barbi named, fermentation in steel, long maceration and aging of at least 5 years including 2 in wood specified.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –… | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 57,81 € | 63,41 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 57,81 € | 63,41 € |
| Estate | Donatella Cinelli Colombini | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | high |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Montalcino | Montalcino |
| Price | 30 à 60 € | 60 à 120 € |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2019 | 2020 |
| Estate | Donatella Cinelli Colombini | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| Bouteille ou coffret | Wines | Wines |
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