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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori ou Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi ?

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.

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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori

Antinori · 30 to 60 €

8,0
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

53,69 € 67,89 €

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Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi

Fontodi · €30 to €60

8,0
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

30,80 € 35,70 €

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The verdict

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori 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 – Antinori if…

  • Brunello di Montalcino 2019 from Antinori, Sangiovese Grosso from the Pian delle Vigne estate, aged at least five years and distinguished by Veronelli, Bibenda and three guides at 90

Choose Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi if…

  • 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

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…
TypicityRecognitionValueVersatilityProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,2
8,2
Why these ratings?

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

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.

Recognition20 %editorial
8,4
8,4
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.

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.

Value for money25 %editorial
7,6
7,6
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.

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.

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.

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.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
8,1
8,3
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.

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”.

CriterionBrunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…
Recorded price53,69 € 67,89 €30,80 € 35,70 €
Price per 75 cl53,69 €30,80 €
EstateAntinoriFontodi
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scorehighhigh
ColorRedRed
AreaMontalcinoChianti Classico
Price€30 to €60€30 to €60
Grape varietySangioveseSangiovese
Vintage20192021
EstateAntinoriFontodi
Bottle or gift boxWinesWines
Organic farmingnot specified Yes
8,0
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinorifrom €54 / btl
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8,0
Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodifrom €31 / btl
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