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Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di Artimino, Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ou Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi ?

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.

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Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di Artimino

Tenuta di Artimino · €15 to €30

7,3
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

17,57 € 19,77 €

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Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · €15 to €30

8,4
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

15,37 € 18,60 €

C

Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi

Fattoria dei Barbi · Under €15

8,2
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

7,81 € 9,26 €

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The verdict

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi and Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi neck and neck

8,4 versus 8,2: 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 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 Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…

  • you prioritise reconnaissance (8,6 vs 7,8) : Tre Bicchieri, 4 grappoli Bibenda, 3 stelle Veronelli, plus scores of 90 to 92 from Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator: high recognition.
  • you care about merlot, colorino et malvasia: amenities that only this listing mentions

Choose Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi if…

  • your budget matters: from €8 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (7,8). Several distinctions: 3 viti 2020, 3 viti AIS and James Suckling 90 (2021), without reaching the very high level of 95 points or Tre Bicchieri.

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

Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di A…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…
TypicityRecognitionValueVersatilityProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
7,6
8,6
8,4
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 –…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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Appellation DOCG named precisely, Sangiovese grape and the Scansano (Grosseto) zone in Maremma: a clear terroir anchor, coherent red fruit profile.

Recognition20 %editorial
6,0
8,6
7,8
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 –…Tre Bicchieri, 4 grappoli Bibenda, 3 stelle Veronelli, plus scores of 90 to 92 from Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator: high recognition.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Several distinctions: 3 viti 2020, 3 viti AIS and James Suckling 90 (2021), without reaching the very high level of 95 points or Tre Bicchieri.

Value for money25 %editorial
7,4
8,4
8,5
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 –…€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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…At €7.81, with a crossed-out price of €9.26, the bottle sits clearly below the usual price of a distinguished DOCG: a very favorable ratio.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
7,8
8,1
8,2
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 –…Pairs with red meats, game and aged cheeses, red fruit and spice profile, served at 16-18 °C: easy to match this riserva.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Precise pairings (carni rosse, arrosti, aged cheeses), red fruit profile, spices and balsamic notes, served at 16-18 °C: a versatile wine.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
7,7
7,9
7,8
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 named in Rufina, steel fermentation, wood aging and minimum 24 months specified; neither hand harvesting nor organic certification indicated.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Fattoria dei Barbi named and located in Scansano; stainless steel fermentation, skin maceration and aging of at least 1 year specified, without organic mention.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

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

CriterionCarmignano DOCG – Tenuta di A…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…
Recorded price17,57 € 19,77 €15,37 € 18,60 €7,81 € 9,26 €
Price per 75 cl17,57 €15,37 €7,81 €
EstateTenuta di ArtiminoFrescobaldiFattoria dei Barbi
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scoremediumhighmedium
ColorRedRedRed
AreaCarmignano & PratoChianti Rufina & PominoMaremma & Montecucco
Price€15 to €30€15 to €30Under €15
EstateTenuta di ArtiminoFrescobaldiFattoria dei Barbi
Bottle or gift boxWinesWinesWines
Vintagenot specified20232022
Grape varietynot specifiednot specifiedSangiovese
Originnot specifiednot specifiedMaremma wines
Sangiovese Yes Yesnot specified
Cabernet Yes Yesnot specified
Canaiolo Yesnot specifiednot specified
Sauvignon Yes Yesnot specified
Merlotnot specified Yesnot specified
Colorinonot specified Yesnot specified
Malvasianot specified Yesnot specified
7,3
Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di Artiminofrom €18 / btl
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8,4
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €15 / btl
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8,2
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbifrom €8 / btl
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