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Carmignano Riserva DOCG – Artimino ou Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli ?

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.

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Carmignano Riserva DOCG – Artimino

Artimino · €30 to €60

7,3
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

53,36 € 59,55 €

Our verdict
B

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli

Ricasoli · Over 120 €

8,1
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

328,52 € 403,81 €

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The verdict

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli takes the lead

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli scores 8,1/10, ahead of Carmignano Riserva DOCG – Artimino (7,3). 100% Sangiovese Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from Castello di Brolio in Gaiole, rated 94–96 by three guides and sold in a 6 L format. Only drawback: the price of €41.07 for the 75 cl remains high for a trial purchase.

Choose Carmignano Riserva DOCG – Artimino if…

  • you care about sangiovese, cabernet et sauvignon: amenities that only this listing mentions
  • your budget matters: from €53 / 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 Artimino is named but without any attested reputation in the sources, which remains an absence of information.

Choose Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli if…

  • you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,1), level with or ahead on typicité & terroir, reconnaissance et rapport qualité/prix
  • you prioritise reconnaissance (8,6 vs 6,0) : Three top-level distinctions: James Suckling 96, Wine Spectator 95 and Robert Parker 94, with the producer Ricasoli named.
  • you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,2 vs 7,8) : Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione from Gaiole in Chianti, 100% Sangiovese from the vigneti del Castello di Brolio: designation and zone precisely named.

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…Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…
TypicityRecognitionValueVersatilityProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
7,8
8,2
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.

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione from Gaiole in Chianti, 100% Sangiovese from the vigneti del Castello di Brolio: designation and zone precisely named.

Recognition20 %editorial
6,0
8,6
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.

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Three top-level distinctions: James Suckling 96, Wine Spectator 95 and Robert Parker 94, with the producer Ricasoli named.

Value for money25 %editorial
7,2
7,4
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.

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…6 L large format at €328.52, i.e. €41.07 for the 75 cl, crossed-out price €403.81: consistent for a Gran Selezione rated 94–96.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
7,6
7,8
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.

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Precise pairings (red meats, roasts, mushrooms, pasta al ragù), detailed aromatic profile and service indicated at 16–18 °C.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
8,2
8,4
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.

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Ricasoli named and located at Castello di Brolio; steel fermentation at 24–27 °C, maceration 14–16 days, aging 22 months in 500 L casks, 30% new, plus 8 months.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

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

CriterionCarmignano Riserva DOCG – Art…Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…
Recorded price53,36 € 59,55 €328,52 € 403,81 €
Price per 75 cl26,68 €41,07 €
EstateArtiminoRicasoli
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scoremediumhigh
ColorRedRed
AreaCarmignano & PratoChianti Classico
Price€30 to €60More than 120 €
EstateArtiminoRicasoli
Bottle or gift boxWinesWines
Grape varietynot specifiedSangiovese
Vintagenot specified2022
Sangiovese Yesnot specified
Cabernet Yesnot specified
Sauvignon Yesnot specified
7,3
Carmignano Riserva DOCG – Artiminofrom €53 / btl
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8,1
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasolifrom €329 / btl
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