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Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di Artimino, Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi or Poggilarca Carmignano DOCG (Magnum) – Artimino?
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 €
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi
Frescobaldi · €15 to €30
reliability high
22,55 € 24,47 €
Poggilarca Carmignano DOCG (Magnum) – Artimino
Artimino · €30 to €60
reliability medium
36,23 € 41,73 €
The verdict
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi takes the lead
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi scores 8,2/10, ahead of Poggilarca Carmignano DOCG (Magnum) – Artimino (7,4) et Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di Artimino (7,3). Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG 2020 from Frescobaldi, Sangiovese from Rufina, rated 93 by James Suckling, at €22.55 instead of €24.47. The main reservation concerns unspecified characteristics such as organic, sulfite-free or vegan.
Choose Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di Artimino if…
- you care about canaiolo et sauvignon: amenities that only this listing mentions
- your budget matters: from €18 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
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 Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,2), level with or ahead on typicité & terroir, reconnaissance et rapport qualité/prix
- you prioritise reconnaissance (7,7 vs 6,2) : James Suckling 93 for 2020 and 92 for 2021; Frescobaldi is named, but no very high-level distinction is mentioned.
- you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,9 vs 7,8) : Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, Rufina zone in Tuscany, Sangiovese only; the profile of red fruit, violet and balsamic notes is consistent with the appellation.
Choose Poggilarca Carmignano DOCG (Magnum) – Artimino if…
- the Poggilarca Carmignano DOCG from Artimino, in magnum, blends 85% Sangiovese and 15% Cabernet Franc with a precise 12-month oak aging
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,2). No awards or guides mentioned; the producer Artimino is named but its reputation is not attested, which remains a lack of information.
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.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, Rufina zone in Tuscany, Sangiovese only; the profile of red fruit, violet and balsamic notes is consistent with the appellation.
Poggilarca Carmignano DOCG (M…Carmignano DOCG appellation named, production zone Tenuta di Artimino (Prato) specified, blend of 85% Sangiovese and 15% Cabernet Franc justified by the zone.
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.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…James Suckling 93 for 2020 and 92 for 2021; Frescobaldi is named, but no very high-level distinction is mentioned.
Poggilarca Carmignano DOCG (M…No awards or guides mentioned; the producer Artimino is named but its reputation is not attested, which remains a lack of information.
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.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…At €22.55 versus a crossed-out price of €24.47, this Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG 2020 rated 93 by James Suckling sits at a price consistent with its appellation.
Poggilarca Carmignano DOCG (M…Price reduced to 75 cl of €18.12 for a Carmignano DOCG, consistent with the appellation; the crossed-out price of €41.73 and the 1.5 L format are real.
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.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Precise pairings with red meats, game and aged cheeses; serving temperature of 16-18 °C and detailed profile (red fruit, spices, balsamic notes) facilitate the match.
Poggilarca Carmignano DOCG (M…Precise pairing with pollame arrosto, aromatic profile described (ciliegia, melograno, sentori speziati) and advice to serve slightly chilled after decanting.
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.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi is named; steel fermentation, long maceration, aging of at least 24 months and three months of aging in glass are specified.
Poggilarca Carmignano DOCG (M…Artimino estate named and located, detailed vinification: fermentation and malolactic in steel, 12 months in wood, 4 months in steel, 6 months in bottle.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di A… | Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –… | Poggilarca Carmignano DOCG (M… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 17,57 € | 22,55 € | 36,23 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 17,57 € | 22,55 € | 18,12 € |
| Estate | Tenuta di Artimino | Frescobaldi | Artimino |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | high | medium |
| Color | Red | Red | Red |
| Area | Carmignano & Prato | Chianti Rufina & Pomino | Carmignano & Prato |
| Price | €15 to €30 | €15 to €30 | €30 to €60 |
| Estate | Tenuta di Artimino | Frescobaldi | Artimino |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines | Wines |
| Grape variety | not specified | Sangiovese | not specified |
| Vintage | not specified | 2020 | not specified |
| Sangiovese | Yes | not specified | Yes |
| Cabernet | Yes | not specified | Yes |
| Canaiolo | Yes | not specified | not specified |
| Sauvignon | Yes | not specified | not specified |
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