AChianti Classico DOCG – Lilliano
Lilliano · Under €15
reliability medium
12,66 € 15,15 €
BMorellino di Scansano DOCG – Le Pupille
Le Pupille · Under €15
reliability high
12,02 € 14,20 €
The verdict
Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilliano and Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Le Pupille neck and neck
7,9 versus 7,9: 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 Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilliano if…
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,8 vs 8,2) : Three top-level distinctions: 3 bicchieri, 2 stelle Veronelli and 4 grappoli Bibenda, in several well-known guides.
Choose Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Le Pupille if…
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (7,4 vs 7,1) : Le Pupille, in Scansano, ferments in steel tanks with skin maceration and ages for at least one year; neither organic nor manual harvesting specified.
- your budget matters: from €12 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (8,2). Several distinctions named: 2 bicchieri, 3 viti, 4 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling 90, Robert Parker 90 and Wine Spectator 90.
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
Tosco's word
On the scores, both are at 7.9, so the details decide it: the Morellino di Scansano Le Pupille (€12, Maremma, high reliability) has a better-named terroir (8.4) and a gentler price, ideal if your budget is tight. The Chianti Classico Lilliano (€13, 2022) carries more weight in recognition (3 bicchieri, 2 Veronelli stelle, 4 Bibenda grappoli, 8.8): it's the choice for an old-school Tuscan meal or a bistecca.
Tosco only cites facts from this head-to-head: ratings, criteria, prices, amenities. Text calculated once, checked by the code.
Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…Chianti Classico DOCG in single-varietal Sangiovese, named Chianti Classico zone, profile of red fruits, spices and floral notes consistent with the appellation.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Morellino di Scansano DOCG, a sangiovese called Morellino, from the Scansano area (Grosseto) in Maremma: appellation, grape variety and terroir are named with precision.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…Three top-level distinctions: 3 bicchieri, 2 stelle Veronelli and 4 grappoli Bibenda, in several well-known guides.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Several distinctions named: 2 bicchieri, 3 viti, 4 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling 90, Robert Parker 90 and Wine Spectator 90.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…€25.32 for 75 cl (€12.66 for 37.5 cl, crossed out at €15.15): consistent price for a Chianti Classico DOCG distinguished by 3 bicchieri.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…At €12.02 for a crossed-out price of €14.20, a DOCG distinguished by several guides, the price remains moderate and consistent with the rank of the appellation.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…Food pairings with red meats, aged cheeses, Tuscan dishes and bistecca alla fiorentina, profile of red fruits and spices, serve at 16-18 °C.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Varied pairings (red meats, roasts, aged cheeses), serving at 16-18 °C, a profile of red fruits, spices and balsamic notes described.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…Lilliano estate located in Chianti Classico, fermentation in steel and ageing of at least 12 months; organic and harvest not specified.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Le Pupille, in Scansano, ferments in steel tanks with skin maceration and ages for at least one year; neither organic nor manual harvesting specified.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli… | Morellino di Scansano DOCG –… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 12,66 € | 12,02 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 25,32 € | 12,02 € |
| Estate | Lilliano | Le Pupille |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | high |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Chianti Classico | Maremma & Montecucco |
| Price | Under €15 | Under €15 |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2022 | 2024 |
| Estate | Lilliano | Le Pupille |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Origin | not specified | Maremma wines |
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