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Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli, Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari ou Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Le Pupille ?
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 · Plus de 120 €
reliability high
328,52 € 403,81 €
Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari
ColleMassari · 15 à 30 €
reliability medium
17,54 € 22,17 €
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Le Pupille
Le Pupille · Moins de 15 €
reliability high
12,02 € 14,20 €
The verdict
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli and Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Le Pupille neck and neck
8,1 versus 7,9: 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…
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,4 vs 7,7) : Ricasoli nommé et situé au Castello di Brolio ; fermentation en acier 24-27 °C, macération 14-16 jours, élevage 22 mois en tonneaux 500 L dont 30% neufs plus 8 mois.
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,6 vs 8,2) : Trois distinctions de haut niveau : James Suckling 96, Wine Spectator 95 et Robert Parker 94, avec le producteur Ricasoli nommé.
Choose Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari if…
- you care about sangiovese, ciliegiolo et canaiolo: amenities that only this listing mentions
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité & terroir (7,6). Montecucco DOC appellation located in Grosseto, blend with majority Sangiovese along with Canaiolo and Ciliegiolo, Tuscan grape varieties consistent with the zone.
Choose Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Le Pupille if…
- your budget matters: from €12 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: producteur & vinification (7,4). Le Pupille, in Scansano, ferments in steel tanks with skin maceration and ages for at least one year; neither organic nor manual harvesting specified.
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 de Gaiole in Chianti, Sangiovese 100% issu des vigneti del Castello di Brolio : appellation et zone nommées avec précision.
Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…Montecucco DOC appellation located in Grosseto, blend with majority Sangiovese along with Canaiolo and Ciliegiolo, Tuscan grape varieties consistent with the zone.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Morellino di Scansano DOCG, a sangiovese called Morellino, from the Scansano area (Grosseto) in Maremma: appellation, grape variety and terroir are named with precision.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Trois distinctions de haut niveau : James Suckling 96, Wine Spectator 95 et Robert Parker 94, avec le producteur Ricasoli nommé.
Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…Three glasses from Gambero Rosso and four Bibenda vines: two recognized distinctions of good level for this appellation.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Several distinctions named: 2 bicchieri, 3 viti, 4 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling 90, Robert Parker 90 and Wine Spectator 90.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Grand format 6 L à 328,52 €, soit 41,07 € les 75 cl, prix barré 403,81 € : cohérent pour un Gran Selezione noté 94-96.
Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…At €17.54 (crossed-out price €22.17) for a Rosso Riserva distinguished by two guides, the price remains moderate for this rank.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…At €12.02 for a crossed-out price of €14.20, a DOCG distinguished by several guides, the price remains moderate and consistent with the rank of the appellation.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Accords précis (carni rosse, arrosti, funghi, pasta al ragù), profil aromatique détaillé et service indiqué à 16-18 °C.
Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and recommended serving temperature of 16-18 °C.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Varied pairings (red meats, roasts, aged cheeses), serving at 16-18 °C, a profile of red fruits, spices and balsamic notes described.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Ricasoli nommé et situé au Castello di Brolio ; fermentation en acier 24-27 °C, macération 14-16 jours, élevage 22 mois en tonneaux 500 L dont 30% neufs plus 8 mois.
Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…ColleMassari named and located in Montecucco, fermentation in steel and aging of at least 24 months specified; organic not mentioned.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Le Pupille, in Scansano, ferments in steel tanks with skin maceration and ages for at least one year; neither organic nor manual harvesting specified.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se… | Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC… | Morellino di Scansano DOCG –… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 328,52 € | 17,54 € | 12,02 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 41,07 € | 17,54 € | 12,02 € |
| Estate | Ricasoli | ColleMassari | Le Pupille |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | medium | high |
| Color | Red | Red | Red |
| Area | Chianti Classico | Maremma & Montecucco | Maremma & Montecucco |
| Price | More than 120 € | 15 à 30 € | Under €15 |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | not specified | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2022 | 2021 | 2024 |
| Estate | Ricasoli | ColleMassari | Le Pupille |
| Bouteille ou coffret | Wines | Wines | Wines |
| Origin | not specified | Maremma wines | Maremma wines |
| Sangiovese | not specified | Yes | not specified |
| Ciliegiolo | not specified | Yes | not specified |
| Canaiolo | not specified | Yes | not specified |
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