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Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di Artimino ou Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi ?
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.
ACarmignano DOCG – Tenuta di Artimino
Tenuta di Artimino · €15 to €30
reliability medium
17,57 € 19,77 €
BMorellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi
Fattoria dei Barbi · Under €15
reliability medium
7,81 € 9,26 €
The verdict
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi takes the lead
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi scores 8,2/10, ahead of Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di Artimino (7,3). Morellino di Scansano DOCG 2022 from Fattoria dei Barbi, Sangiovese from Scansano, distinguished by 3 viti and James Suckling 90 and sold for €7.81. Reservation: aged at least one year, without total duration or organic farming specified.
Choose Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di Artimino if…
- you care about sangiovese, cabernet et canaiolo: amenities that only this listing mentions
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 Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi 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 (7,8 vs 6,0) : 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.
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,5 vs 7,4) : 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.
- your budget matters: from €8 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Reliability 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
| Criterion | Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di A… | Morellino di Scansano DOCG –… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 17,57 € | 7,81 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 17,57 € | 7,81 € |
| Estate | Tenuta di Artimino | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Carmignano & Prato | Maremma & Montecucco |
| Price | €15 to €30 | Under €15 |
| Estate | Tenuta di Artimino | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Grape variety | not specified | Sangiovese |
| Origin | not specified | Maremma wines |
| Vintage | not specified | 2022 |
| Sangiovese | Yes | not specified |
| Cabernet | Yes | not specified |
| Canaiolo | Yes | not specified |
| Sauvignon | Yes | not specified |
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