Go to content
Hidden Tuscany

Duel · Wines · 2 addresses

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori ou Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di 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.

Share
Our verdict
A

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori

Antinori · 30 to 60 €

8,0
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

53,69 € 67,89 €

B

Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di Artimino

Tenuta di Artimino · €15 to €30

7,3
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

17,57 € 19,77 €

Add a 3e listing2 free places

The verdict

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori takes the lead

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori scores 8,0/10, ahead of Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di Artimino (7,3). Antinori's 2019 Brunello di Montalcino, Sangiovese Grosso from the Pian delle Vigne estate, aged at least five years and distinguished by Veronelli, Bibenda and three guides at 90. Only caveat: neither organic farming nor manual harvesting are specified.

Choose Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori 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 6,0) : Tre stelle Veronelli, 5 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling, Robert Parker and Wine Spectator at 90: several high-level distinctions.
  • you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,2 vs 7,6) : Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso alone, named Montalcino zone: reference appellation expressed with precision.

Choose Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di Artimino if…

  • you care about sangiovese, cabernet et canaiolo: amenities that only this listing mentions
  • your budget matters: from €18 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,0). No award or guide mentioned; the producer Tenuta di Artimino is named but no distinction is attested in the texts.

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

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di A…
TypicityRecognitionValueVersatilityProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,2
7,6
Why these ratings?

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

Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di A…Carmignano DOCG named, Carmignano area specified, blend of Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon-Canaiolo consistent with the appellation; profile of red fruit, spice, balsamic notes.

Recognition20 %editorial
8,4
6,0
Why these ratings?

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

Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di A…No award or guide mentioned; the producer Tenuta di Artimino is named but no distinction is attested in the texts.

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

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

Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di A…At €17.57 (crossed-out price €19.77) for a Carmignano DOCG, the price remains moderate for the appellation described, with no distinction or riserva mention.

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

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

Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di A…Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature indicated at 16-18 °C; nothing about aging potential.

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

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.

Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di A…Estate named and located in Carmignano, steel fermentation and wood aging of 12 to 18 months specified; neither hand harvesting nor organic mentioned.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

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

CriterionBrunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di A…
Recorded price53,69 € 67,89 €17,57 € 19,77 €
Price per 75 cl53,69 €17,57 €
EstateAntinoriTenuta di Artimino
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scorehighmedium
ColorRedRed
AreaMontalcinoCarmignano & Prato
Price€30 to €60€15 to €30
Grape varietySangiovesenot specified
Vintage2019not specified
EstateAntinoriTenuta di Artimino
Bottle or gift boxWinesWines
Sangiovesenot specified Yes
Cabernetnot specified Yes
Canaiolonot specified Yes
Sauvignonnot specified Yes
8,0
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinorifrom €54 / btl
See the offer out of Bottle of Italy
7,3
Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di Artiminofrom €18 / btl
See the offer out of Bottle of Italy

If you book or order through one of these links, we earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. The partner never influences the rating or the verdict.

Change an address

Other well-rated wines

8,4
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCGFrescobaldi · from €15
Add to duel
8,2
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCGFrescobaldi · from €23
Add to duel
8,2
Morellino di Scansano DOCGFattoria dei Barbi · from €8
Add to duel
8,1
Brunello di Montalcino DOCGFrescobaldi · from €109
Add to duel
8,1
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione GaioleRicasoli · from €329
Add to duel
8,1
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCGFrescobaldi · from €70
Add to duel

Alcohol abuse is dangerous for health, consume in moderation.

All wines
Agriturismo Activities Sleep Eat Plan Car