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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi ou Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grumarello) – Artimino ?
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 – Fattoria dei Barbi
Fattoria dei Barbi · 30 to 60 €
reliability high
35,90 € 39,13 €
BCarmignano Riserva DOCG (Grumarello) – Artimino
Artimino · €30 to €60
reliability medium
31,92 € 38,69 €
The verdict
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi takes the lead
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi scores 8,0/10, ahead of Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grumarello) – Artimino (7,3). Brunello di Montalcino 2020 from Fattoria dei Barbi, Sangiovese Grosso, aged at least 5 years and awarded 3 bicchieri, Veronelli and Bibenda. Price of €35.90 consistent with its ranking, but no mention of organic, vegan or sulfite-free.
Choose Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,0), level with or ahead on typicité & terroir, reconnaissance et rapport qualité/prix
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,4 vs 6,2) : Several awards named: 3 bicchieri, 3 stelle Veronelli, 4 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling 90, Robert Parker 90, Wine Spectator 90.
- you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,2 vs 7,8) : Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation, Montalcino zone and Sangiovese Grosso named; ruby color and aromas of red fruits, leather, tobacco consistent with the appellation.
Choose Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grumarello) – Artimino if…
- you care about sangiovese, cabernet et sauvignon: amenities that only this listing mentions
- your budget matters: from €32 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,2). No award or guide mentioned and producer not cited as renowned in a text: simple absence of information, rating kept within the expected range.
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 appellation, Montalcino zone and Sangiovese Grosso named; ruby color and aromas of red fruits, leather, tobacco consistent with the appellation.
Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grum…Appellation Carmignano Riserva DOCG and the hills of Carmignano (province of Prato) named, blend 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc
Why these ratings?
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Several awards named: 3 bicchieri, 3 stelle Veronelli, 4 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling 90, Robert Parker 90, Wine Spectator 90.
Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grum…No award or guide mentioned and producer not cited as renowned in a text: simple absence of information, rating kept within the expected range.
Why these ratings?
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello at €35.90 instead of €39.13: price consistent with the appellation and the awards displayed, without being significantly below the usual price.
Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grum…€31.92 for a Carmignano Riserva DOCG with 24 months in wood and 6 months in bottle, crossed-out price of €38.69: consistent with the appellation's standing, without being clearly below it.
Why these ratings?
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18 °C indicated.
Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grum…Specific food pairings (arrosti di carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati), detailed aromatic profile (violetta, prugna, vaniglia, tannini avvolgenti) and serving temperature of 16–18 °C indicated.
Why these ratings?
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Fattoria dei Barbi named and located in Montalcino; fermentation in steel, long maceration and aging of at least 5 years specified.
Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grum…Artimino estate named and located on the hills of Carmignano; precise winemaking: fermentation in steel, 15-20 days maceration, malolactic in wood, 24 months in wood and 6 months in bottle.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –… | Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grum… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 35,90 € | 31,92 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 35,90 € | 31,92 € |
| Estate | Fattoria dei Barbi | Artimino |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | medium |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Montalcino | Carmignano & Prato |
| Price | €30 to €60 | €30 to €60 |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | not specified |
| Vintage | 2020 | not specified |
| Estate | Fattoria dei Barbi | Artimino |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Sangiovese | not specified | Yes |
| Cabernet | not specified | Yes |
| Sauvignon | not specified | Yes |
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