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Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli, Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Tenuta Casabianca ou Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ?
Three 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 Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli
Ricasoli · Over 120 €
reliability high
328,52 € 403,81 €
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Tenuta Casabianca
Tenuta Casabianca · Under 15 €
reliability medium
8,16 € 9,36 €
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi
Frescobaldi · €60 to €120
reliability high
70,28 € 85,76 €
The verdict
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli and Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi neck and neck
8,1 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 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli if…
- Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, 100% Sangiovese from Castello di Brolio in Gaiole, scored 94-96 by three guides and sold in a 6 L format
Choose Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Tenuta Casabianca if…
- you care about vegan: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
- your budget matters: from €8 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,2). No distinction or guide named; renowned producer not attested, the information is lacking rather than a real flaw.
Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (7,8 vs 7,4) : 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.
Reliability high / medium : 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 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.
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – T…Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG, Colli Senesi sub-zone and Sangiovese named: precise appellation and typical Tuscan grape, consistent red fruit notes.
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.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Three top-level distinctions: James Suckling 96, Wine Spectator 95 and Robert Parker 94, with the producer Ricasoli named.
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – T…No distinction or guide named; renowned producer not attested, the information is lacking rather than a real flaw.
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.
Why these ratings?
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.
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – T…37.5 cl at €8.16 (crossed out at €9.36), which amounts to €16.32 per 75 cl: a price consistent for a Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG without distinction.
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.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Precise pairings (red meats, roasts, mushrooms, pasta al ragù), detailed aromatic profile and service indicated at 16–18 °C.
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – T…Cited pairings (red meats, aged cheeses, Tuscan dishes), a red fruit-spice-floral profile and serving at 16-18°C: easy to pair.
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.
Why these ratings?
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.
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – T…Tenuta Casabianca named, located in the Colli Senesi; steel fermentation, minimum 6 months of aging, vegan wine mentioned; organic status not specified.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Named Frescobaldi, Nipozzano estate located in Rufina, steel fermentation, extended maceration and aging for at least 24 months specified.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se… | Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – T… | Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 328,52 € | 8,16 € | 70,28 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 41,07 € | 16,32 € | 17,57 € |
| Estate | Ricasoli | Tenuta Casabianca | Frescobaldi |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | medium | high |
| Color | Red | Red | Red |
| Area | Chianti Classico | Colli Senesi & Crete | Chianti Rufina & Pomino |
| Price | More than 120 € | Under €15 | €60 to €120 |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2022 | not specified | 2023 |
| Estate | Ricasoli | Tenuta Casabianca | Frescobaldi |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines | Wines |
| Vegan | not specified | Yes | not specified |
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