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

Four 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 · 60 à 120 €

8,0
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

63,41 € 77,77 €

B

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori

Antinori · 30 à 60 €

8,0
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

53,69 € 67,89 €

C

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · 60 à 120 €

8,1
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

70,28 € 85,76 €

D

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · 30 à 60 €

7,9
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

37,72 € 46,38 €

The verdict

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi and Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi neck and neck

8,1 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 DOCG de Fattoria dei Barbi, Sangiovese Grosso, élevé au moins 5 ans dont 2 en bois et distingué par plusieurs guides

Choose Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori if…

  • brunello di Montalcino 2019 d'Antinori, Sangiovese Grosso du domaine Pian delle Vigne, élevé au moins cinq ans et distingué par Veronelli, Bibenda et trois guides à 90

Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…

  • chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG de Frescobaldi, sangiovese élevé au moins 24 mois, primé par Gambero Rosso, Veronelli, Bibenda et plusieurs guides internationaux

Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…

  • your budget matters: from €38 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: producteur & vinification (7,8). Frescobaldi est nommé et la vinification précisée : fermentation en acier, élevage en bois d'environ 18 mois puis affinage en bouteille d'au moins 6 mois ; vendanges manuelles et bio non précisés.

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 –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
TypicitéRecognitionRapportPolyvalenceProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,2
8,2
8,2
8,2
Why these ratings?

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso and the Montalcino zone named: reference appellation expressed with precision.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso alone, named Montalcino zone: reference appellation expressed with precision.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Appellation Chianti Rufina DOCG et sous-zone Rufina nommées, sangiovese seul cépage, notes de fruits rouges, épices et balsamique cohérentes avec l'appellation.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, Sangiovese seul, zone de Rufina nommée, robe rouge rubis intense et notes de fruits rouges, épices et balsamiques cohérentes avec l'appellation.

Recognition20 %editorial
8,4
8,4
8,6
8,6
Why these ratings?

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Multiple distinctions: 5 bunches Bibenda, 4 vines, 2 glasses, James Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator at 90.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Tre stelle Veronelli, 5 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling, Robert Parker and Wine Spectator at 90: several high-level distinctions.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Trois bicchieri, trois stelle Veronelli, quatre grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling 90 et 92, Robert Parker 90, Wine Spectator 91 : plusieurs distinctions de haut niveau.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Trois bicchieri Gambero Rosso (2016, 2020 et sans millésime), 3 stelle Veronelli, 4 grappoli Bibenda, 4 viti AIS et 2019, plus 90 points de James Suckling, Robert Parker et Wine Spectator.

Value for money25 %editorial
7,6
7,6
7,8
7,4
Why these ratings?

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…At €63.41 instead of €77.77, the price remains consistent with a Brunello DOCG distinguished by several guides.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…€53.69 instead of €67.89 for a multi-award-winning 2019 Brunello: consistent, even favorable, price for this level.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Grand format 3 L à 70,28 € au lieu de 85,76 €, soit 17,57 € les 75 cl : prix cohérent pour une riserva DOCG primée, sans être nettement sous son rang.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…À 37,72 € au lieu de 46,38 €, une Riserva DOCG multi-récompensée de Frescobaldi se place sous le prix habituel de son rang, ce qui fait monter la note.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
7,8
7,8
7,6
7,6
Why these ratings?

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18 °C indicated.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 16-18°C: table use well framed.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated; nothing about aging potential.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Accords précis (viandes rouges, gibier, fromages affinés), profil aromatique détaillé et température de service indiquée entre 16 et 18 °C ; le potentiel de garde dépasse la décennie.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
8,3
8,1
8,3
7,8
Why these ratings?

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Fattoria dei Barbi named, fermentation in steel, long maceration and aging of at least 5 years including 2 in wood specified.

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.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi nommé, domaine Nipozzano situé à Rufina, fermentation en acier, macération prolongée et élevage d'au moins 24 mois précisés.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi est nommé et la vinification précisée : fermentation en acier, élevage en bois d'environ 18 mois puis affinage en bouteille d'au moins 6 mois ; vendanges manuelles et bio non précisés.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

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

CriterionBrunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
Recorded price63,41 € 77,77 €53,69 € 67,89 €70,28 € 85,76 €37,72 € 46,38 €
Price per 75 cl63,41 €53,69 €17,57 €37,72 €
EstateFattoria dei BarbiAntinoriFrescobaldiFrescobaldi
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scorehighhighhighhigh
ColorRedRedRedRed
AreaMontalcinoMontalcinoChianti Rufina & PominoChianti Rufina & Pomino
Price60 à 120 €30 à 60 €60 à 120 €30 à 60 €
Grape varietySangioveseSangioveseSangioveseSangiovese
Vintage2020201920232017 et avant
EstateFattoria dei BarbiAntinoriFrescobaldiFrescobaldi
Bouteille ou coffretWinesWinesWinesWines
8,0
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbifrom €63 / btl
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8,0
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinorifrom €54 / btl
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8,1
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €70 / btl
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7,9
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €38 / btl
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