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Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli ou Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi DOCG – Geografico ?
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 Riserva Colli Senesi DOCG – Geografico
Geografico · Under €15
reliability medium
9,56 € 11,37 €
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 Riserva Colli Senesi DOCG – Geografico (7,3). 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 typicité & terroir, reconnaissance et rapport qualité/prix
- 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 7,2) : 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 Riserva Colli Senesi DOCG – Geografico if…
- your budget matters: from €10 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,2). No award or guide mentioned and producer not documented by any text; simple absence of information, rating kept within the expected range.
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 Riserva Colli Senesi…Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi DOCG appellation named with its sub-zone, Sangiovese as the sole grape variety, red fruit, spice and balsamic notes 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 Riserva Colli Senesi…No award or guide mentioned and producer not documented by any text; simple absence of information, rating kept within the expected range.
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 Riserva Colli Senesi…At €9.56 (crossed-out price €11.37) for a 2020 Chianti Riserva DOCG, the price remains moderate for the rank of the appellation.
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 Riserva Colli Senesi…Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature indicated at 16-18 °C.
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 Riserva Colli Senesi…Geografico producer named and located in the Colli Senesi, steel fermentation, extended maceration and at least 24 months of aging 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 Riserva Colli Senesi… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 328,52 € | 9,56 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 41,07 € | 9,56 € |
| Estate | Ricasoli | Geographic |
| 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 | 2020 |
| Estate | Ricasoli | Geographic |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
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