ABrunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi
Fattoria dei Barbi · 30 to 60 €
reliability high
35,90 € 39,13 €
BDOC Orcia – Podere Forte
Podere Forte · More than €120
reliability high
171,67 € 221,13 €
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 DOC Orcia – Podere Forte (7,6). 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 rapport qualité/prix (7,6 vs 6,3) : Brunello at €35.90 instead of €39.13: price consistent with the appellation and the awards displayed, without being significantly below the usual price.
- 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.
- your budget matters: from €36 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: producteur & vinification (7,9). Fattoria dei Barbi named and located in Montalcino; fermentation in steel, long maceration and aging of at least 5 years specified.
Choose DOC Orcia – Podere Forte if…
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,6 vs 7,9) : Podere Forte named and located in the Val d'Orcia, fermentation in steel, 12-month aging in wood, organic mentioned.
- you care about agriculture biologique: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (6,3). €171.67 for a non-riserva DOC Orcia, despite a crossed-out price of €221.13: high for this rank.
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.
DOC Orcia – Podere ForteDOC Orcia named, Sangiovese and Val d'Orcia specified, profile of red fruits, spices and balsamic notes consistent with the appellation.
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.
DOC Orcia – Podere ForteThree distinctions cited: 3 viti 2015, 3 viti ais and 5 grappoli Bibenda, with Podere Forte named.
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.
DOC Orcia – Podere Forte€171.67 for a non-riserva DOC Orcia, despite a crossed-out price of €221.13: high for this 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.
DOC Orcia – Podere FortePairings with red meats and aged cheeses, aromatic profile described, serving at 16-18 °C: precise but not very varied.
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.
DOC Orcia – Podere FortePodere Forte named and located in the Val d'Orcia, fermentation in steel, 12-month aging in wood, organic mentioned.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –… | DOC Orcia – Podere Forte |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 35,90 € | 171,67 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 35,90 € | 171,67 € |
| Estate | Fattoria dei Barbi | Podere Forte |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | high |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Montalcino | Val d'Orcia & Mont Amiata |
| Price | €30 to €60 | More than 120 € |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2020 | 2018 |
| Estate | Fattoria dei Barbi | Podere Forte |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Organic farming | not specified | Yes |
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