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Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di Artimino, Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grumarello) – Artimino or Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi?
Three 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.
Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di Artimino
Tenuta di Artimino · €15 to €30
reliability medium
17,57 € 19,77 €
Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grumarello) – Artimino
Artimino · €30 to €60
reliability medium
31,92 € 38,69 €
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 Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di Artimino (7,3) et Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grumarello) – Artimino (7,3). Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina Riserva at 90% Sangiovese, named Rufina subzone, awarded Tre Bicchieri and aged a minimum of 24 months, at €15.37. Limitations: 10% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, and organic status not specified.
Choose Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di Artimino if…
- you care about canaiolo: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
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.
Choose Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grumarello) – Artimino if…
- Carmignano Riserva DOCG from the Artimino estate, blended from 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, aged 24 months in wood then 6 months in bottle
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,2). No award or guide mentioned and producer not cited as renowned in a text: simple absence of information, rating kept within the expected range.
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 reconnaissance (8,6 vs 6,2) : Tre Bicchieri, 4 grappoli Bibenda, 3 stelle Veronelli, plus scores of 90 to 92 from Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator: high recognition.
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,4 vs 7,4) : €15.37 for a Chianti Rufina Riserva awarded Tre Bicchieri, with a crossed-out price of €18.60: clearly below the usual price for this tier.
- you care about merlot, colorino et malvasia: amenities that only this listing mentions
Reliability medium / 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?
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.
Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grum…Appellation Carmignano Riserva DOCG and the hills of Carmignano (province of Prato) named, blend 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Rufina subzone named as DOCG, Sangiovese at 90% with Malvasia Nera and Colorino, galestro soil described: a clear Tuscan anchor, but 10% Merlot and Cabernet.
Why these ratings?
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.
Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grum…No award or guide mentioned and producer not cited as renowned in a text: simple absence of information, rating kept within the expected range.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Tre Bicchieri, 4 grappoli Bibenda, 3 stelle Veronelli, plus scores of 90 to 92 from Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator: high recognition.
Why these ratings?
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.
Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grum…€31.92 for a Carmignano Riserva DOCG with 24 months in wood and 6 months in bottle, crossed-out price of €38.69: consistent with the appellation's standing, without being clearly below it.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…€15.37 for a Chianti Rufina Riserva awarded Tre Bicchieri, with a crossed-out price of €18.60: clearly below the usual price for this tier.
Why these ratings?
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.
Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grum…Specific food pairings (arrosti di carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati), detailed aromatic profile (violetta, prugna, vaniglia, tannini avvolgenti) and serving temperature of 16–18 °C indicated.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Pairs with red meats, game and aged cheeses, red fruit and spice profile, served at 16-18 °C: easy to match this riserva.
Why these ratings?
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.
Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grum…Artimino estate named and located on the hills of Carmignano; precise winemaking: fermentation in steel, 15-20 days maceration, malolactic in wood, 24 months in wood and 6 months in bottle.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi named in Rufina, steel fermentation, wood aging and minimum 24 months specified; neither hand harvesting nor organic certification indicated.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di A… | Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grum… | Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 17,57 € | 31,92 € | 15,37 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 17,57 € | 31,92 € | 15,37 € |
| Estate | Tenuta di Artimino | Artimino | Frescobaldi |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium | high |
| Color | Red | Red | Red |
| Area | Carmignano & Prato | Carmignano & Prato | Chianti Rufina & Pomino |
| Price | €15 to €30 | €30 to €60 | €15 to €30 |
| Estate | Tenuta di Artimino | Artimino | Frescobaldi |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines | Wines |
| Vintage | not specified | not specified | 2023 |
| Sangiovese | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cabernet | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canaiolo | Yes | not specified | not specified |
| Sauvignon | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Merlot | not specified | not specified | Yes |
| Colorino | not specified | not specified | Yes |
| Malvasia | not specified | not specified | Yes |
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