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Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilliano, Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi or Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi?
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 – Lilliano
Lilliano · €15 to €30
reliability high
18,03 € 20,07 €
Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi
Fontodi · €30 to €60
reliability high
30,80 € 35,70 €
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi
Fattoria dei Barbi · Under €15
reliability medium
7,81 € 9,26 €
The verdict
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi and Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi neck and neck
8,2 versus 8,0: 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 – Lilliano if…
- Chianti Classico DOCG from Lilliano, Sangiovese aged at least 12 months, at €18.03 (crossed-out price €20.07), awarded 2 Veronelli stars, 3 bicchieri and 4 grappoli Bibenda
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,7). €18.03 for a distinguished Chianti Classico DOCG, with a crossed-out price of €20.07: moderate price and real discount for this rank.
Choose Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi if…
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,3 vs 7,8) : Fontodi named and located between Greve and Panzano, organic mentioned, fermentation in stainless steel, maceration on the skins and aging of at least 12 months: practices detailed.
- you care about agriculture biologique: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,6). €30.80 instead of €35.70 for an award-winning Chianti Classico DOCG: price consistent with the appellation, without being clearly below its rank.
Choose Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,5 vs 7,7) : At €7.81, with a crossed-out price of €9.26, the bottle sits clearly below the usual price of a distinguished DOCG: a very favorable ratio.
- 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). Several distinctions: 3 viti 2020, 3 viti AIS and James Suckling 90 (2021), without reaching the very high level of 95 points or Tre Bicchieri.
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 – Lilli…Chianti Classico DOCG from the Chianti Classico zone, Sangiovese and notes of red fruits, spices and flowers: terroir and grape variety named, consistent profile.
Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Chianti Classico DOCG, Chianti Classico zone in Tuscany, Sangiovese: appellation and grape variety named precisely, ruby color and red fruit consistent.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Appellation DOCG named precisely, Sangiovese grape and the Scansano (Grosseto) zone in Maremma: a clear terroir anchor, coherent red fruit profile.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…Awards named with their level: 2 stelle Veronelli, 3 bicchieri and 4 grappoli Bibenda, a cluster of recognized distinctions.
Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Three bicchieri, three Veronelli stars, four Bibenda grappoli, plus James Suckling, Robert Parker and Wine Spectator at 90: numerous, named distinctions.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Several distinctions: 3 viti 2020, 3 viti AIS and James Suckling 90 (2021), without reaching the very high level of 95 points or Tre Bicchieri.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…€18.03 for a distinguished Chianti Classico DOCG, with a crossed-out price of €20.07: moderate price and real discount for this rank.
Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…€30.80 instead of €35.70 for an award-winning Chianti Classico DOCG: price consistent with the appellation, without being clearly below its rank.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…At €7.81, with a crossed-out price of €9.26, the bottle sits clearly below the usual price of a distinguished DOCG: a very favorable ratio.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…Precise pairings (carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati) and serving at 16-18 °C, with a profile of red fruits and spices described.
Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), red fruit, spice and floral notes profile, and service at 16-18°C: easy to serve.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Precise pairings (carni rosse, arrosti, aged cheeses), red fruit profile, spices and balsamic notes, served at 16-18 °C: a versatile wine.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…Lilliano named in Chianti Classico, fermentation in steel and maceration on skins, aging of at least 12 months; barrel type not specified.
Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Fontodi named and located between Greve and Panzano, organic mentioned, fermentation in stainless steel, maceration on the skins and aging of at least 12 months: practices detailed.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Fattoria dei Barbi named and located in Scansano; stainless steel fermentation, skin maceration and aging of at least 1 year specified, without organic mention.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli… | Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto… | Morellino di Scansano DOCG –… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 18,03 € | 30,80 € | 7,81 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 18,03 € | 30,80 € | 7,81 € |
| Estate | Lilliano | Fontodi | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | medium |
| Color | Red | Red | Red |
| Area | Chianti Classico | Chianti Classico | Maremma & Montecucco |
| Price | €15 to €30 | €30 to €60 | Under €15 |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2024 | 2021 | 2022 |
| Estate | Lilliano | Fontodi | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines | Wines |
| Origin | not specified | not specified | Maremma wines |
| Organic farming | not specified | Yes | not specified |
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