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Chianti Classico DOCG – Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino 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.
AChianti Classico DOCG – Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino
Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino · €15 to €30
reliability medium
16,69 € 20,17 €
BChianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli
Ricasoli · Over 120 €
reliability high
328,52 € 403,81 €
The verdict
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli and Chianti Classico DOCG – Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino neck and neck
8,1 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 – Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino if…
- you care about agriculture biologique: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
- your budget matters: from €17 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (8,1). Three bicchieri, including three bicchieri in 2020: a high-level distinction from Gambero Rosso, placing this wine among the reference bottles of the appellation.
Choose Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli if…
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,6 vs 8,1) : Three top-level distinctions: James Suckling 96, Wine Spectator 95 and Robert Parker 94, with the producer Ricasoli 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
Why these ratings?
Chianti Classico DOCG – Fatto…Chianti Classico DOCG, 100% Sangiovese, from the Castelnuovo Berardenga area near Siena: appellation and grape variety named precisely, with a consistent ruby-red profile.
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.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Classico DOCG – Fatto…Three bicchieri, including three bicchieri in 2020: a high-level distinction from Gambero Rosso, placing this wine among the reference bottles of the appellation.
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Three top-level distinctions: James Suckling 96, Wine Spectator 95 and Robert Parker 94, with the producer Ricasoli named.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Classico DOCG – Fatto…At €16.69 instead of €20.17, a Chianti Classico DOCG distinguished with three bicchieri sits below the usual price for its rank.
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.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Classico DOCG – Fatto…Precise pairings (grilled or sauced red meats, aged cheeses, wild boar stew), service at 16-18 °C and aging potential of 10 to 15 years.
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Precise pairings (red meats, roasts, mushrooms, pasta al ragù), detailed aromatic profile and service indicated at 16–18 °C.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Classico DOCG – Fatto…Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino named and located, organic farming, steel fermentation with maceration on the skins and aging of at least 12 months.
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”.
| Criterion | Chianti Classico DOCG – Fatto… | Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 16,69 € | 328,52 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 16,69 € | 41,07 € |
| Estate | Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino | Ricasoli |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | high |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Chianti Classico | Chianti Classico |
| Price | €15 to €30 | More than 120 € |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2019 | 2022 |
| Estate | Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino | Ricasoli |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Organic farming | Yes | not specified |
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