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Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli ou Doc Cortona Syrah Riserva – Baracchi ?

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.

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Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli

Ricasoli · Over 120 €

8,1
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

328,52 € 403,81 €

B

Doc Cortona Syrah Riserva – Baracchi

Baracchi · €15 to €30

7,2
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

29,12 € 33,70 €

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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 Doc Cortona Syrah Riserva – Baracchi (7,2). 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 typicité & terroir (8,2 vs 7,2) : Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione from Gaiole in Chianti, 100% Sangiovese from the vigneti del Castello di Brolio: designation and zone precisely named.

Choose Doc Cortona Syrah Riserva – Baracchi if…

  • your budget matters: from €29 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,2). No award or guide cited, producer not attested by any reputation text: simply an absence of information, rating kept within the 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

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…DOC Cortona Syrah Riserva – B…
TypicityRecognitionValueVersatilityProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,2
7,2
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.

DOC Cortona Syrah Riserva – B…DOC Cortona and the Montagna cortonese zone named, 100% Syrah consistent with this area; no mention of Tuscan grape varieties or of a more precise sub-zone.

Recognition20 %editorial
8,6
6,2
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.

DOC Cortona Syrah Riserva – B…No award or guide cited, producer not attested by any reputation text: simply an absence of information, rating kept within the range.

Value for money25 %editorial
7,4
7,4
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.

DOC Cortona Syrah Riserva – B…At 29.12 € (crossed-out price 33.70 €) for a Syrah Riserva di Cortona aged 18 months in barrique, the price remains consistent with the rank described.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
7,8
7,6
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.

DOC Cortona Syrah Riserva – B…Precise pairings (red meats, roasts, game) and a detailed aromatic profile (amarena, pepper, juniper, chocolate, tobacco), service indicated between 16 and 18 °C.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
8,4
7,8
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.

DOC Cortona Syrah Riserva – B…Baracchi named and located at Montagna cortonese; stainless steel vinification, maceration of about 30 days, 18 months in barrels and 6 months in bottle specified.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

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

CriterionChianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…DOC Cortona Syrah Riserva – B…
Recorded price328,52 € 403,81 €29,12 € 33,70 €
Price per 75 cl41,07 €29,12 €
EstateRicasoliBaracchi
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scorehighmedium
ColorRedRed
AreaChianti ClassicoCortona, Valdichiana & Arezzo
PriceMore than 120 €€15 to €30
Grape varietySangioveseSyrah
Vintage2022not specified
EstateRicasoliBaracchi
Bottle or gift boxWinesWines
8,1
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasolifrom €329 / btl
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7,2
Doc Cortona Syrah Riserva – Baracchifrom €29 / btl
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