ABrunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi
Fattoria dei Barbi · 30 to 60 €
reliability high
35,90 € 39,13 €
BChianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi
Fontodi · €30 to €60
reliability high
30,80 € 35,70 €
The verdict
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi and Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi 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 – Fattoria dei Barbi if…
- Brunello di Montalcino 2020 from Fattoria dei Barbi, Sangiovese Grosso, aged at least 5 years and distinguished with 3 bicchieri, Veronelli and Bibenda
Choose Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi if…
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,3 vs 7,9) : Fontodi named and located between Greve and Panzano, organic mentioned, fermentation in stainless steel, maceration on the skins and aging of at least 12 months: practices detailed.
- you care about agriculture biologique: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
- your budget matters: from €31 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
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
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.
Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Chianti Classico DOCG, Chianti Classico zone in Tuscany, Sangiovese: appellation and grape variety named precisely, ruby color and red fruit consistent.
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.
Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Three bicchieri, three Veronelli stars, four Bibenda grappoli, plus James Suckling, Robert Parker and Wine Spectator at 90: numerous, named distinctions.
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.
Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…€30.80 instead of €35.70 for an award-winning Chianti Classico DOCG: price consistent with the appellation, without being clearly below its rank.
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.
Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), red fruit, spice and floral notes profile, and service at 16-18°C: easy to serve.
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.
Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Fontodi named and located between Greve and Panzano, organic mentioned, fermentation in stainless steel, maceration on the skins and aging of at least 12 months: practices detailed.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –… | Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 35,90 € | 30,80 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 35,90 € | 30,80 € |
| Estate | Fattoria dei Barbi | Fontodi |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | high |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Montalcino | Chianti Classico |
| Price | €30 to €60 | €30 to €60 |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2020 | 2021 |
| Estate | Fattoria dei Barbi | Fontodi |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Organic farming | not specified | Yes |
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