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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori ou Doc Cortona Syrah Riserva – Baracchi ?

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 €

B

Doc Cortona Syrah Riserva – Baracchi

Baracchi · €15 to €30

7,2
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

29,12 € 33,70 €

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The verdict

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori takes the lead

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori scores 8,0/10, ahead of Doc Cortona Syrah Riserva – Baracchi (7,2). 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 6,2) : 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 7,2) : Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso alone, named Montalcino zone: reference appellation expressed with precision.

Choose Doc Cortona Syrah Riserva – Baracchi if…

  • your budget matters: from €29 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,2). No award or guide cited, producer not attested by any reputation text: simply an absence of information, rating kept within the range.

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 –…DOC Cortona Syrah Riserva – B…
TypicityRecognitionValueVersatilityProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,2
7,2
Why these ratings?

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

DOC Cortona Syrah Riserva – B…DOC Cortona and the Montagna cortonese zone named, 100% Syrah consistent with this area; no mention of Tuscan grape varieties or of a more precise sub-zone.

Recognition20 %editorial
8,4
6,2
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.

DOC Cortona Syrah Riserva – B…No award or guide cited, producer not attested by any reputation text: simply an absence of information, rating kept within the range.

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.

DOC Cortona Syrah Riserva – B…At 29.12 € (crossed-out price 33.70 €) for a Syrah Riserva di Cortona aged 18 months in barrique, the price remains consistent with the rank described.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
7,8
7,6
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.

DOC Cortona Syrah Riserva – B…Precise pairings (red meats, roasts, game) and a detailed aromatic profile (amarena, pepper, juniper, chocolate, tobacco), service indicated between 16 and 18 °C.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
8,1
7,8
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.

DOC Cortona Syrah Riserva – B…Baracchi named and located at Montagna cortonese; stainless steel vinification, maceration of about 30 days, 18 months in barrels and 6 months in bottle specified.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

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

CriterionBrunello di Montalcino DOCG –…DOC Cortona Syrah Riserva – B…
Recorded price53,69 € 67,89 €29,12 € 33,70 €
Price per 75 cl53,69 €29,12 €
EstateAntinoriBaracchi
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scorehighmedium
ColorRedRed
AreaMontalcinoCortona, Valdichiana & Arezzo
Price€30 to €60€15 to €30
Grape varietySangioveseSyrah
Vintage2019not specified
EstateAntinoriBaracchi
Bottle or gift boxWinesWines
8,0
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinorifrom €54 / btl
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7,2
Doc Cortona Syrah Riserva – Baracchifrom €29 / btl
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