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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Donatella Cinelli Colombini, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori or Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi?
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 – Donatella Cinelli Colombini
Donatella Cinelli Colombini · €30 to €60
reliability high
57,81 € 68,59 €
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori
Antinori · 30 to 60 €
reliability high
53,69 € 67,89 €
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi
Fattoria dei Barbi · Under €15
reliability medium
7,81 € 9,26 €
The verdict
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi and Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Donatella Cinelli Colombini neck and neck
8,2 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…
- Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2019 by Donatella Cinelli Colombini, Sangiovese Grosso, rated 90 points and aged at least five years
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 – Antinori if…
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,4 vs 7,8) : Tre stelle Veronelli, 5 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling, Robert Parker and Wine Spectator at 90: several high-level distinctions.
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,6). €53.69 instead of €67.89 for a multi-award-winning 2019 Brunello: consistent, even favorable, price for this level.
Choose Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,5 vs 7,6) : À 7,81 €, avec un prix barré à 9,26 €, la bouteille se place nettement sous le tarif habituel d'un DOCG distingué : rapport très favorable.
- your budget matters: from €8 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (7,8). Plusieurs distinctions : 3 viti 2020, 3 viti AIS et James Suckling 90 (2021), sans atteindre le très haut niveau type 95 points ou Tre Bicchieri.
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 –…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 alone, named Montalcino zone: reference appellation expressed with precision.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Appellation DOCG nommée avec précision, cépage Sangiovese et zone de Scansano (Grosseto) en Maremme : ancrage terroir net, profil de fruits rouges cohérent.
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 –…Tre stelle Veronelli, 5 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling, Robert Parker and Wine Spectator at 90: several high-level distinctions.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Plusieurs distinctions : 3 viti 2020, 3 viti AIS et James Suckling 90 (2021), sans atteindre le très haut niveau type 95 points ou Tre Bicchieri.
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 –…€53.69 instead of €67.89 for a multi-award-winning 2019 Brunello: consistent, even favorable, price for this level.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…À 7,81 €, avec un prix barré à 9,26 €, la bouteille se place nettement sous le tarif habituel d'un DOCG distingué : rapport très favorable.
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 at 16-18°C: table use well framed.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Accords précis (carni rosse, arrosti, formaggi stagionati), profil fruits rouges, épices et notes balsamiques, service à 16-18 °C : vin polyvalent.
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 –…Antinori named, Pian delle Vigne estate located in Montalcino, fermentation in steel, long maceration and aging of at least five years.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Domaine Fattoria dei Barbi nommé et situé à Scansano ; fermentation en acier, macération sur les peaux et élevage d'au moins 1 an précisés, sans mention bio.
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 –… | Morellino di Scansano DOCG –… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 57,81 € | 53,69 € | 7,81 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 57,81 € | 53,69 € | 7,81 € |
| Estate | Donatella Cinelli Colombini | Antinori | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | medium |
| Color | Red | Red | Red |
| Area | Montalcino | Montalcino | Maremma & Montecucco |
| Price | 30 à 60 € | 30 à 60 € | Under €15 |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2019 | 2019 | 2022 |
| Estate | Donatella Cinelli Colombini | Antinori | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| Bouteille ou coffret | Wines | Wines | Wines |
| Origin | not specified | not specified | Maremma wines |
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