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Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilliano ou Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi ?

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 – Lilliano

Lilliano · 15 à 30 €

7,9
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

18,03 € 20,07 €

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Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi

Fontodi · 30 à 60 €

8,0
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

30,80 € 35,70 €

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The verdict

Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi and Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilliano neck and neck

8,0 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 – Lilliano if…

  • you prioritise polyvalence à table (8,1 vs 7,8) : Precise pairings (carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati) and serving at 16-18 °C, with a profile of red fruits and spices described.
  • your budget matters: from €18 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: producteur & vinification (7,6). Lilliano named in Chianti Classico, fermentation in steel and maceration on skins, aging of at least 12 months; barrel type not specified.

Choose Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi if…

  • you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,3 vs 7,6) : Fontodi nommé et situé entre Greve et Panzano, bio mentionné, fermentation en acciaio, macerazione sur bucce et élevage minimum 12 mois : pratiques détaillées.
  • you care about agriculture biologique: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it

Reliability high : ratings based on the file of each listing, not on a stay by our team · Ratings of the 20 October 2026 · Our rating method

Tosco's word

Le prix tranche d'abord : à 18,03 € contre 30,80 €, le Lilliano 2024 offre un rapport qualité/prix plus net, avec une note voyageurs secondaire et des distinctions solides (2 stelle Veronelli, 3 bicchieri), parfait pour un repas simple et généreux. Le Fontodi 2021, lui, vise les amateurs exigeants : bio, élevage précis et une reconnaissance plus fournie (trois bicchieri, trois stelle, quatre grappoli, guides à 90), mais ses prix et son millésime 2021, dont les distinctions ne sont pas explicitement rattachées, le réservent à un budget plus large ou une occasion spéciale. Si tu veux un bon Chianti quotidien sans te ruiner, choisis Lilliano ; pour un cadeau ou une table soignée, Fontodi justifie son écart, même si la limite du millésime reste à garder en tête.

Tosco only cites facts from this head-to-head: ratings, criteria, prices, amenities. Text calculated once, checked by the code.

Criterion by criterion

The 5 criteria of the score

Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…
TypicitéRecognitionRapportPolyvalenceProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,1
8,2
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, zone Chianti Classico en Toscane, sangiovese : appellation et cépage nommés avec précision, robe rubino et fruits rouges cohérents.

Recognition20 %editorial
8,2
8,4
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…Trois bicchieri, trois stelle Veronelli, quatre grappoli Bibenda, plus James Suckling, Robert Parker et Wine Spectator à 90 : distinctions nombreuses et nommées.

Value for money25 %editorial
7,7
7,6
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 € au lieu de 35,70 € pour un Chianti Classico DOCG primé : prix cohérent avec l'appellation, sans être nettement en dessous de son rang.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
8,1
7,8
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…Accords précis (carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati), profil frutti rossi, spezie, note floreali et service à 16-18°C : de quoi servir facilement.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
7,6
8,3
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 nommé et situé entre Greve et Panzano, bio mentionné, fermentation en acciaio, macerazione sur bucce et élevage minimum 12 mois : pratiques détaillées.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

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

CriterionChianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…
Recorded price18,03 € 20,07 €30,80 € 35,70 €
Price per 75 cl18,03 €30,80 €
EstateLillianoFontodi
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scorehighhigh
ColorRedRed
AreaChianti ClassicoChianti Classico
Price15 à 30 €30 à 60 €
Grape varietySangioveseSangiovese
Vintage20242021
EstateLillianoFontodi
Bouteille ou coffretWinesWines
Organic farmingnot specified Yes
7,9
Chianti Classico DOCG – Lillianofrom €18 / btl
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8,0
Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodifrom €31 / btl
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