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Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli ou Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Tenuta Casabianca ?
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 Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli
Ricasoli · Over 120 €
reliability high
328,52 € 403,81 €
BChianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Tenuta Casabianca
Tenuta Casabianca · Under 15 €
reliability medium
8,16 € 9,36 €
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 Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Tenuta Casabianca (7,4). 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 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 reconnaissance, rapport qualité/prix et polyvalence à table
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,6 vs 6,2) : Three top-level distinctions: James Suckling 96, Wine Spectator 95 and Robert Parker 94, with the producer Ricasoli named.
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,4 vs 7,8) : 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 328,52 € | 8,16 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 41,07 € | 16,32 € |
| Estate | Ricasoli | Tenuta Casabianca |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | medium |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Chianti Classico | Colli Senesi & Crete |
| Price | More than 120 € | Under €15 |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2022 | not specified |
| Estate | Ricasoli | Tenuta Casabianca |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Vegan | not specified | Yes |
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