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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori, Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilliano, Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi 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.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori
Antinori · 30 to 60 €
reliability high
53,69 € 67,89 €
Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilliano
Lilliano · €15 to €30
reliability high
18,03 € 20,07 €
Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi
Fontodi · €30 to €60
reliability high
30,80 € 35,70 €
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi
Frescobaldi · €15 to €30
reliability high
15,37 € 18,60 €
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 – Antinori (8,0), Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi (8,0) et Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilliano (7,9). Chianti Rufina Riserva de Frescobaldi à 90% Sangiovese, sous-zone Rufina nommée, primé Tre Bicchieri et affiné 24 mois minimum, à 15,37 €. Limite : 10% de Merlot et Cabernet Sauvignon et bio non précisée.
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
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,6). €53.69 instead of €67.89 for a multi-award-winning 2019 Brunello: consistent, even favorable, price for this level.
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: producteur & vinification (7,6). Lilliano named in Chianti Classico, fermentation in steel and maceration on skins, aging of at least 12 months; barrel type not specified.
Choose Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi if…
- 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 (7,6). 30,80 € au lieu de 35,70 € pour un Chianti Classico DOCG primé : prix cohérent avec l'appellation, sans être nettement en dessous de son rang.
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 € pour un Chianti Rufina Riserva primé Tre Bicchieri, avec prix barré à 18,60 € : nettement sous le prix habituel de ce rang.
- you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,6 vs 8,2) : Sous-zone Rufina nommée en DOCG, Sangiovese à 90% avec Malvasia Nera et Colorino, sol galestro décrit : ancrage toscan net, mais 10% Merlot et 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
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 – 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 Classico DOCG – Fonto…Chianti Classico DOCG, zone Chianti Classico en Toscane, sangiovese : appellation et cépage nommés avec précision, robe rubino et fruits rouges cohérents.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Sous-zone Rufina nommée en DOCG, Sangiovese à 90% avec Malvasia Nera et Colorino, sol galestro décrit : ancrage toscan net, mais 10% Merlot et Cabernet.
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 – Lilli…Awards named with their level: 2 stelle Veronelli, 3 bicchieri and 4 grappoli Bibenda, a cluster of recognized distinctions.
Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Trois bicchieri, trois stelle Veronelli, quatre grappoli Bibenda, plus James Suckling, Robert Parker et Wine Spectator à 90 : distinctions nombreuses et nommées.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Tre Bicchieri, 4 grappoli Bibenda, 3 stelle Veronelli, plus notes 90 à 92 chez Suckling, Parker et Wine Spectator : reconnaissance élevée.
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 – 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 Classico DOCG – Fonto…30,80 € au lieu de 35,70 € pour un Chianti Classico DOCG primé : prix cohérent avec l'appellation, sans être nettement en dessous de son rang.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…15,37 € pour un Chianti Rufina Riserva primé Tre Bicchieri, avec prix barré à 18,60 € : nettement sous le prix habituel de ce rang.
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 – Lilli…Precise pairings (carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati) and serving at 16-18 °C, with a profile of red fruits and spices described.
Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Accords précis (carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati), profil frutti rossi, spezie, note floreali et service à 16-18°C : de quoi servir facilement.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Accords viandes rouges, gibier et fromages affinés, profil fruits rouges et épices, service à 16-18 °C : de quoi marier facilement ce riserva.
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 – Lilli…Lilliano named in Chianti Classico, fermentation in steel and maceration on skins, aging of at least 12 months; barrel type not specified.
Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Fontodi nommé et situé entre Greve et Panzano, bio mentionné, fermentation en acciaio, macerazione sur bucce et élevage minimum 12 mois : pratiques détaillées.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi nommé en Rufina, fermentation en acier, affinage en bois et minimum 24 mois précisés ; ni vendanges manuelles ni bio indiquées.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –… | Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli… | Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto… | Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –… |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 53,69 € | 18,03 € | 30,80 € | 15,37 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 53,69 € | 18,03 € | 30,80 € | 15,37 € |
| Estate | Antinori | Lilliano | Fontodi | Frescobaldi |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | high | high |
| Color | Red | Red | Red | Red |
| Area | Montalcino | Chianti Classico | Chianti Classico | Chianti Rufina & Pomino |
| Price | 30 à 60 € | 15 à 30 € | 30 à 60 € | 15 à 30 € |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Sangiovese | Sangiovese | not specified |
| Vintage | 2019 | 2024 | 2021 | 2023 |
| Estate | Antinori | Lilliano | Fontodi | Frescobaldi |
| Bouteille ou coffret | Wines | Wines | Wines | Wines |
| Organic farming | not specified | not specified | Yes | not specified |
| Sangiovese | not specified | not specified | not specified | Yes |
| Cabernet | not specified | not specified | not specified | Yes |
| Merlot | not specified | not specified | not specified | Yes |
| Colorino | not specified | not specified | not specified | Yes |
| Malvasia | not specified | not specified | not specified | Yes |
| Sauvignon | not specified | not specified | not specified | Yes |
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