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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori ou Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori ?
Two wines (Antinori) 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.
ABrunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori
Antinori · 30 to 60 €
reliability high
53,69 € 67,89 €
BRosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori
Antinori · Less than 15 €
reliability high
12,81 € 16,17 €
The verdict
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori and Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori neck and neck
8,0 versus 7,8: 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…
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,4 vs 7,8) : 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 Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (7,9 vs 7,6) : At €12.81 instead of €16.17, this award-winning Rosso di Montepulciano DOC (2 stars Veronelli, 90 Wine Spectator) sits below the usual price for its rank.
- your budget matters: from €13 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (7,8). Two named distinctions: 2 stars Veronelli and Wine Spectator 90, held by Antinori La Braccesca; recognized level but not the highest.
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.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Rosso di Montepulciano DOC named with Sangiovese and the Montepulciano area; red fruit, spice and floral profile consistent with the appellation.
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.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Two named distinctions: 2 stars Veronelli and Wine Spectator 90, held by Antinori La Braccesca; recognized level but not the highest.
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.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…At €12.81 instead of €16.17, this award-winning Rosso di Montepulciano DOC (2 stars Veronelli, 90 Wine Spectator) sits below the usual price for its rank.
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.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Precise pairings with red meats, salumi and aged cheeses; red fruit, spice and floral profile described, service at 16-18 °C indicated.
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.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Antinori La Braccesca, an estate located in Montepulciano: steel tank fermentation, skin maceration and aging of 6 to 12 months specified.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –… | Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 53,69 € | 12,81 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 53,69 € | 12,81 € |
| Estate | Antinori | Antinori |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | high |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Montalcino | Montepulciano |
| Price | €30 to €60 | Under €15 |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2019 | 2024 |
| Estate | Antinori | Antinori |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
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