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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi, Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilliano ou Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ?

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.

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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi

Fattoria dei Barbi · 30 to 60 €

8,0
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

35,90 € 39,13 €

B

Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilliano

Lilliano · €15 to €30

7,9
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

18,03 € 20,07 €

Our verdict
C

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · €15 to €30

8,4
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

15,37 € 18,60 €

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The verdict

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi takes the lead

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi scores 8,4/10, ahead of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi (8,0) et Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilliano (7,9). Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina Riserva at 90% Sangiovese, named Rufina subzone, awarded Tre Bicchieri and aged a minimum of 24 months, at €15.37. Limitations: 10% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, and organic status not specified.

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

Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,6). Brunello at €35.90 instead of €39.13: price consistent with the appellation and the awards displayed, without being significantly below the usual price.

Choose Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilliano if…

  • Chianti Classico DOCG from Lilliano, Sangiovese aged at least 12 months, at €18.03 (crossed-out price €20.07), awarded 2 Veronelli stars, 3 bicchieri and 4 grappoli Bibenda

Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,7). €18.03 for a distinguished Chianti Classico DOCG, with a crossed-out price of €20.07: moderate price and real discount for this rank.

Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…

  • you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,4), level with or ahead on typicité & terroir, reconnaissance et rapport qualité/prix
  • you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,4 vs 7,7) : €15.37 for a Chianti Rufina Riserva awarded Tre Bicchieri, with a crossed-out price of €18.60: clearly below the usual price for this tier.
  • you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,6 vs 8,2) : Rufina subzone named as DOCG, Sangiovese at 90% with Malvasia Nera and Colorino, galestro soil described: a clear Tuscan anchor, but 10% Merlot and Cabernet.
  • you care about sangiovese, cabernet et merlot: amenities that only this listing mentions

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

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
TypicityRecognitionValueVersatilityProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,2
8,1
8,6
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 – Lilli…Chianti Classico DOCG from the Chianti Classico zone, Sangiovese and notes of red fruits, spices and flowers: terroir and grape variety named, consistent profile.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Rufina subzone named as DOCG, Sangiovese at 90% with Malvasia Nera and Colorino, galestro soil described: a clear Tuscan anchor, but 10% Merlot and Cabernet.

Recognition20 %editorial
8,4
8,2
8,6
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 – Lilli…Awards named with their level: 2 stelle Veronelli, 3 bicchieri and 4 grappoli Bibenda, a cluster of recognized distinctions.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Tre Bicchieri, 4 grappoli Bibenda, 3 stelle Veronelli, plus scores of 90 to 92 from Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator: high recognition.

Value for money25 %editorial
7,6
7,7
8,4
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 – Lilli…€18.03 for a distinguished Chianti Classico DOCG, with a crossed-out price of €20.07: moderate price and real discount for this rank.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…€15.37 for a Chianti Rufina Riserva awarded Tre Bicchieri, with a crossed-out price of €18.60: clearly below the usual price for this tier.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
7,8
8,1
8,1
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 – Lilli…Precise pairings (carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati) and serving at 16-18 °C, with a profile of red fruits and spices described.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Pairs with red meats, game and aged cheeses, red fruit and spice profile, served at 16-18 °C: easy to match this riserva.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
7,9
7,6
7,9
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 – Lilli…Lilliano named in Chianti Classico, fermentation in steel and maceration on skins, aging of at least 12 months; barrel type not specified.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi named in Rufina, steel fermentation, wood aging and minimum 24 months specified; neither hand harvesting nor organic certification indicated.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.

CriterionBrunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
Recorded price35,90 € 39,13 €18,03 € 20,07 €15,37 € 18,60 €
Price per 75 cl35,90 €18,03 €15,37 €
EstateFattoria dei BarbiLillianoFrescobaldi
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scorehighhighhigh
ColorRedRedRed
AreaMontalcinoChianti ClassicoChianti Rufina & Pomino
Price€30 to €60€15 to €30€15 to €30
Grape varietySangioveseSangiovesenot specified
Vintage202020242023
EstateFattoria dei BarbiLillianoFrescobaldi
Bottle or gift boxWinesWinesWines
Sangiovesenot specifiednot specified Yes
Cabernetnot specifiednot specified Yes
Merlotnot specifiednot specified Yes
Colorinonot specifiednot specified Yes
Malvasianot specifiednot specified Yes
Sauvignonnot specifiednot specified Yes
8,0
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbifrom €36 / btl
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7,9
Chianti Classico DOCG – Lillianofrom €18 / btl
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8,4
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €15 / btl
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