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Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli, Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori ou Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG – Melini ?
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 €
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori
Antinori · Moins de 15 €
reliability high
12,81 € 16,17 €
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG – Melini
Melini · Moins de 15 €
reliability medium
11,46 € 13,89 €
The verdict
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli and Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori neck and neck
8,1 versus 7,8: 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 8,1) : 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 Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori if…
- un Rosso di Montepulciano DOC 2024 d'Antinori La Braccesca : Sangiovese fermenté en acier, élevé 6 à 12 mois, 2 stelle Veronelli et 90 Wine Spectator, à 12,81 €
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité & terroir (7,6). Rosso di Montepulciano DOC nommé avec Sangiovese et zone de Montepulciano ; profil fruits rouges, épices et floral cohérent avec l'appellation.
Choose Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG – Melini if…
- you prioritise polyvalence à table (8,2 vs 7,8) : Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), red fruit-spice-balsamic profile and serving at 16-18 °C: a versatile and well-framed wine.
- you care about sangiovese et prugnolo: amenities that only this listing mentions
- your budget matters: from €11 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,1). No distinction or guide mentioned for this Melini: reputation not attested, rating placed in the range of a simple absence of information.
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.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Rosso di Montepulciano DOC nommé avec Sangiovese et zone de Montepulciano ; profil fruits rouges, épices et floral cohérent avec l'appellation.
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano…DOCG appellation Vino Nobile di Montepulciano and Prugnolo Gentile grape variety named, Montepulciano zone specified: clear local anchoring.
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.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Deux distinctions nommées : 2 stelle Veronelli et Wine Spectator 90, portées par Antinori La Braccesca ; niveau reconnu mais pas au plus haut.
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano…No distinction or guide mentioned for this Melini: reputation not attested, rating placed in the range of a simple absence of information.
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.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…À 12,81 € au lieu de 16,17 €, ce Rosso di Montepulciano DOC primé (2 stelle Veronelli, 90 Wine Spectator) se place sous le prix habituel de son rang.
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano…At €11.46 (crossed-out price €13.89), this DOCG sits below the usual prices of its appellation: good value for a basic Vino Nobile.
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.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Accords précis avec viandes rouges, salumi et fromages affinés ; profil fruits rouges, épices et floral décrit, service à 16-18 °C indiqué.
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano…Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), red fruit-spice-balsamic profile and serving at 16-18 °C: a versatile and well-framed wine.
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.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Antinori La Braccesca, domaine situé à Montepulciano : fermentation en cuve d'acier, macération sur les peaux et élevage de 6 à 12 mois précisés.
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano…Producer Melini located in Montepulciano, fermentation in steel, long maceration and ageing of at least 24 months: practices specified, with no organic mention.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se… | Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –… | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 328,52 € | 12,81 € | 11,46 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 41,07 € | 12,81 € | 11,46 € |
| Estate | Ricasoli | Antinori | Melini |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | medium |
| Color | Red | Red | Red |
| Area | Chianti Classico | Montepulciano | Montepulciano |
| Price | More than 120 € | Under €15 | Under €15 |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Sangiovese | not specified |
| Vintage | 2022 | 2024 | 2022 |
| Estate | Ricasoli | Antinori | Melini |
| Bouteille ou coffret | Wines | Wines | Wines |
| Sangiovese | not specified | not specified | Yes |
| Prugnolo | not specified | not specified | Yes |
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