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Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi or 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.

Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi

Fontodi · €30 to €60

8,0

Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

30,80 € ~~35,70 €~~

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli

Ricasoli · 60 to 120 €

8,0

Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

88,97 € ~~103,76 €~~

The verdict

Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi and Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli neck and neck

8,0 versus 8,0: 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 – Fontodi if…

you prioritise polyvalence à table (7,8 vs 7,2) : Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), red fruit, spice and floral notes profile, and service at 16-18°C: easy to serve.
you care about agriculture biologique: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
your budget matters: from €31 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Choose Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli if…

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 100% Sangiovese from Ricasoli at Brolio, 2022 vintage, awarded by James Suckling, Wine Spectator and Parker

Its weak point in this head-to-head: polyvalence à table (7,2). Food pairings cited (red meats, game, aged cheeses) and aromatic profile described (amarena cherry, balsamic notes, woody character), but no serving temperature.

Reliability 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

The Fontodi 2021 at €31 is for anyone who wants an organic, award-winning Chianti Classico that pairs well with red meat or pecorino without breaking the bank, with a clear serving temperature (16-18°C). The Ricasoli Gran Selezione 2022, at €89 a bottle, is aimed more at the enthusiast looking for a very distinguished age-worthy cuvée, with three scores between 94 and 96 and a detailed winemaking description, but no serving guidance. For a dinner for two on a modest budget, Fontodi clearly wins; for a special occasion where price comes second to reputation, Ricasoli.

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

Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…

Typicity & terroir25 %editorial

8,2

Why these ratings?

Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Chianti Classico DOCG, Chianti Classico zone in Tuscany, Sangiovese: appellation and grape variety named precisely, ruby color and red fruit consistent.

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione, Sangiovese 100%, Gaiole in Chianti area and Brolio named: appellation and terroir expressed with precision.

Recognition20 %editorial

8,4

8,6

Why these ratings?

Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Three bicchieri, three Veronelli stars, four Bibenda grappoli, plus James Suckling, Robert Parker and Wine Spectator at 90: numerous, named distinctions.

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Three named distinctions: James Suckling 96, Wine Spectator 95, Robert Parker 94, from Ricasoli, a renowned producer at Brolio.

Value for money25 %editorial

7,6

7,4

Why these ratings?

Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…€30.80 instead of €35.70 for an award-winning Chianti Classico DOCG: price consistent with the appellation, without being clearly below its rank.

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Calculated at 75 cl, the price is €44.49 for an award-winning Gran Selezione; the large 1.5 L format displayed at €88.97 instead of €103.76.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial

7,8

7,2

Why these ratings?

Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), red fruit, spice and floral notes profile, and service at 16-18°C: easy to serve.

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Food pairings cited (red meats, game, aged cheeses) and aromatic profile described (amarena cherry, balsamic notes, woody character), but no serving temperature.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial

8,3

8,4

Why these ratings?

Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Fontodi named and located between Greve and Panzano, organic mentioned, fermentation in stainless steel, maceration on the skins and aging of at least 12 months: practices detailed.

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Ricasoli named and located at Brolio; winemaking specified: indigenous yeasts, stainless steel at 24-27°C, 14-16 days maceration, 22 months in barrels then 8 months in bottle.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

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

Criterion	Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…	Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…
Recorded price	30,80 € ~~35,70 €~~	88,97 € ~~103,76 €~~
Price per 75 cl	30,80 €	44,49 €
Estate	Fontodi	Ricasoli
Traveller rating	not specified	not specified
Reliability of our score	high	high
Color	Red	Red
Area	Chianti Classico	Chianti Classico
Price	€30 to €60	€60 to €120
Grape variety	Sangiovese	Sangiovese
Vintage	2021	2022
Estate	Fontodi	Ricasoli
Bottle or gift box	Wines	Wines
Organic farming	Yes	not specified

8,0

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8,0

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasolifrom €89 / btl

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