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

Four 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 Riserva DOCG – Artimino

Artimino · €30 to €60

7,3
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

53,36 € 59,55 €

B

Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grumarello) – Artimino

Artimino · €30 to €60

7,3
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

31,92 € 38,69 €

C

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · €60 to €120

8,1
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

70,28 € 85,76 €

D

Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi

Fattoria dei Barbi · Under €15

8,2
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

7,81 € 9,26 €

The verdict

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

8,2 versus 8,1: 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 Riserva DOCG – Artimino if…

  • Carmignano Riserva DOCG from the Grumarello vineyard in Artimino, blend of 80% Sangiovese and Bordeaux varieties, aged 24 months in wood and sold in the large 1.5 L format at €26.68 per 75 cl

Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,0). No award or guide mentioned; the producer Artimino is named but without any attested reputation in the sources, which remains an absence of information.

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 prioritise reconnaissance (8,6 vs 7,8) : Three bicchieri, three Veronelli stars, four Bibenda grappoli, James Suckling 90 and 92, Robert Parker 90, Wine Spectator 91: several top-level distinctions.

Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,8). Large 3 L format at €70.28 instead of €85.76, i.e. €17.57 per 75 cl: a price consistent with an award-winning DOCG riserva, without being markedly below its standing.

Choose Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi if…

  • you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,5 vs 7,8) : 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.
  • you prioritise polyvalence à table (8,2 vs 7,6) : Precise pairings (carni rosse, arrosti, aged cheeses), red fruit profile, spices and balsamic notes, served at 16-18 °C: a versatile wine.
  • 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 Riserva DOCG – Art…Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grum…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…
TypicityRecognitionValueVersatilityProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
7,8
7,8
8,2
8,4
Why these ratings?

Carmignano Riserva DOCG – Art…Carmignano Riserva DOCG appellation named, Grumarello vineyard located in Carmignano, blend of 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc consistent with the zone.

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 –…Chianti Rufina DOCG appellation and Rufina sub-zone named, Sangiovese as the sole grape variety, notes of red fruit, spice and balsamic consistent with the appellation.

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
6,2
8,6
7,8
Why these ratings?

Carmignano Riserva DOCG – Art…No award or guide mentioned; the producer Artimino is named but without any attested reputation in the sources, which remains an absence of information.

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 –…Three bicchieri, three Veronelli stars, four Bibenda grappoli, James Suckling 90 and 92, Robert Parker 90, Wine Spectator 91: several top-level distinctions.

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
7,2
7,2
7,8
8,5
Why these ratings?

Carmignano Riserva DOCG – Art…Large 1.5 L format at €53.36 (crossed-out price €59.55), i.e. €26.68 brought back to 75 cl: consistent price for a Carmignano Riserva DOCG with 24 months in wood.

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 –…Large 3 L format at €70.28 instead of €85.76, i.e. €17.57 per 75 cl: a price consistent with an award-winning DOCG riserva, without being markedly below its standing.

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
7,6
7,6
7,6
8,2
Why these ratings?

Carmignano Riserva DOCG – Art…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile (violet, plum, vanilla, enveloping tannin) and serving temperature indicated between 18 and 20 °C.

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 –…Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated; 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.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
8,2
7,9
8,3
7,8
Why these ratings?

Carmignano Riserva DOCG – Art…Estate Tenuta di Artimino named and located, detailed winemaking: fermentation in steel, 15-20 day maceration, malolactic fermentation in wood, 24 months aging in wood then 6 months in bottle.

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 –…Named Frescobaldi, Nipozzano estate located in Rufina, steel fermentation, extended maceration and aging for at least 24 months specified.

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 Riserva DOCG – Art…Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grum…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…
Recorded price53,36 € 59,55 €31,92 € 38,69 €70,28 € 85,76 €7,81 € 9,26 €
Price per 75 cl26,68 €31,92 €17,57 €7,81 €
EstateArtiminoArtiminoFrescobaldiFattoria dei Barbi
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scoremediummediumhighmedium
ColorRedRedRedRed
AreaCarmignano & PratoCarmignano & PratoChianti Rufina & PominoMaremma & Montecucco
Price€30 to €60€30 to €60€60 to €120Under €15
EstateArtiminoArtiminoFrescobaldiFattoria dei Barbi
Bottle or gift boxWinesWinesWinesWines
Grape varietynot specifiednot specifiedSangioveseSangiovese
Vintagenot specifiednot specified20232022
Originnot specifiednot specifiednot specifiedMaremma wines
Sangiovese Yes Yesnot specifiednot specified
Cabernet Yes Yesnot specifiednot specified
Sauvignon Yes Yesnot specifiednot specified
7,3
Carmignano Riserva DOCG – Artiminofrom €53 / btl
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7,3
Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grumarello) – Artiminofrom €32 / btl
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8,1
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €70 / btl
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8,2
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbifrom €8 / btl
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