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Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli, Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi ou Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Cantina Terenzi ?

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.

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Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli

Ricasoli · Plus de 120 €

8,1
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

328,52 € 403,81 €

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Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi

Fattoria dei Barbi · Moins de 15 €

8,2
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

7,81 € 9,26 €

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Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Cantina Terenzi

Cantina Terenzi · 15 à 30 €

7,7
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

15,52 € 19,79 €

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The verdict

Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi and Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli neck and neck

8,2 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…

  • you prioritise reconnaissance (8,6 vs 7,8) : Trois distinctions de haut niveau : James Suckling 96, Wine Spectator 95 et Robert Parker 94, avec le producteur Ricasoli nommé.
  • you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,4 vs 7,8) : 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.

Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,4). 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.

Choose Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi if…

  • you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,5 vs 7,6) : À 7,81 €, avec un prix barré à 9,26 €, la bouteille se place nettement sous le tarif habituel d'un DOCG distingué : rapport très favorable.
  • your budget matters: from €8 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (7,8). Plusieurs distinctions : 3 viti 2020, 3 viti AIS et James Suckling 90 (2021), sans atteindre le très haut niveau type 95 points ou Tre Bicchieri.

Choose Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Cantina Terenzi if…

  • ce Morellino di Scansano DOCG 2023 de Cantina Terenzi allie Sangiovese, zone de Scansano/Grosseto et élevage de 6-12 mois en acier, pour un prix de 15,52 €

Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (7,1). The 2 bicchieri distinction supports the recognition; Cantina Terenzi is named, but the level remains moderate and other guides are not 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

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…
TypicitéRecognitionRapportPolyvalenceProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,2
8,4
8,2
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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Appellation DOCG nommée avec précision, cépage Sangiovese et zone de Scansano (Grosseto) en Maremme : ancrage terroir net, profil de fruits rouges cohérent.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Morellino di Scansano DOCG, Sangiovese, Scansano/Grosseto area: precise appellation and grape variety, notes of red fruits, spices and balsamic consistent with the Maremma.

Recognition20 %editorial
8,6
7,8
7,1
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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Plusieurs distinctions : 3 viti 2020, 3 viti AIS et James Suckling 90 (2021), sans atteindre le très haut niveau type 95 points ou Tre Bicchieri.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…The 2 bicchieri distinction supports the recognition; Cantina Terenzi is named, but the level remains moderate and other guides are not specified.

Value for money25 %editorial
7,4
8,5
7,6
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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…À 7,81 €, avec un prix barré à 9,26 €, la bouteille se place nettement sous le tarif habituel d'un DOCG distingué : rapport très favorable.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…At €15.52, with a crossed-out price of €19.79, this Morellino di Scansano DOCG 2023 and 2 bicchieri show a price consistent with the appellation.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
7,8
8,2
8,1
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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Accords précis (carni rosse, arrosti, formaggi stagionati), profil fruits rouges, épices et notes balsamiques, service à 16-18 °C : vin polyvalent.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Precise pairings: red meats, roasts, aged cheeses, game; profile of red fruits, spices, balsamic; serve at 16-18°C. Solid versatility.

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

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Domaine Fattoria dei Barbi nommé et situé à Scansano ; fermentation en acier, macération sur les peaux et élevage d'au moins 1 an précisés, sans mention bio.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Cantina Terenzi, in Scansano (Grosseto), ferments in steel with maceration on the skins and ages for 6-12 months; organic not specified.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

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

CriterionChianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…
Recorded price328,52 € 403,81 €7,81 € 9,26 €15,52 € 19,79 €
Price per 75 cl41,07 €7,81 €15,52 €
EstateRicasoliFattoria dei BarbiCantina Terenzi
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scorehighmediumhigh
ColorRedRedRed
AreaChianti ClassicoMaremma & MontecuccoMaremma & Montecucco
PriceMore than 120 €Under €1515 à 30 €
Grape varietySangioveseSangioveseSangiovese
Vintage202220222023
EstateRicasoliFattoria dei BarbiCantina Terenzi
Bouteille ou coffretWinesWinesWines
Originnot specifiedMaremma winesMaremma wines
8,1
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasolifrom €329 / btl
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8,2
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbifrom €8 / btl
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7,7
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Cantina Terenzifrom €16 / btl
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