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Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilliano, Chianti Classico DOCG – Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino or Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi?

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 – Lilliano

Lilliano · €15 to €30

7,9
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

18,03 € 20,07 €

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Chianti Classico DOCG – Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino

Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino · €15 to €30

8,0
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

16,69 € 20,17 €

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Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · €15 to €30

8,2
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

22,55 € 24,47 €

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The verdict

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi and Chianti Classico DOCG – Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino 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: typicité & terroir (8,1). Chianti Classico DOCG from the Chianti Classico zone, Sangiovese and notes of red fruits, spices and flowers: terroir and grape variety named, consistent profile.

Choose Chianti Classico DOCG – Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino if…

  • you care about agriculture biologique: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
  • your budget matters: from €17 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité & terroir (8,2). Chianti Classico DOCG, 100% Sangiovese, from the Castelnuovo Berardenga area near Siena: appellation and grape variety named precisely, with a consistent ruby-red profile.

Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…

  • you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,9 vs 8,2) : Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, Rufina zone in Tuscany, Sangiovese only; the profile of red fruit, violet and balsamic notes is consistent with the appellation.

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 – Lilli…Chianti Classico DOCG – Fatto…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
TypicityRecognitionValueVersatilityProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,1
8,2
8,9
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 – Fatto…Chianti Classico DOCG, 100% Sangiovese, from the Castelnuovo Berardenga area near Siena: appellation and grape variety named precisely, with a consistent ruby-red profile.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, Rufina zone in Tuscany, Sangiovese only; the profile of red fruit, violet and balsamic notes is consistent with the appellation.

Recognition20 %editorial
8,2
8,1
7,7
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 – Fatto…Three bicchieri, including three bicchieri in 2020: a high-level distinction from Gambero Rosso, placing this wine among the reference bottles of the appellation.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…James Suckling 93 for 2020 and 92 for 2021; Frescobaldi is named, but no very high-level distinction is mentioned.

Value for money25 %editorial
7,7
7,6
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 – Fatto…At €16.69 instead of €20.17, a Chianti Classico DOCG distinguished with three bicchieri sits below the usual price for its rank.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…At €22.55 versus a crossed-out price of €24.47, this Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG 2020 rated 93 by James Suckling sits at a price consistent with its appellation.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
8,1
7,8
8,2
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 – Fatto…Precise pairings (grilled or sauced red meats, aged cheeses, wild boar stew), service at 16-18 °C and aging potential of 10 to 15 years.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Precise pairings with red meats, game and aged cheeses; serving temperature of 16-18 °C and detailed profile (red fruit, spices, balsamic notes) facilitate the match.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
7,6
8,3
8,4
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 – Fatto…Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino named and located, organic farming, steel fermentation with maceration on the skins and aging of at least 12 months.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi is named; steel fermentation, long maceration, aging of at least 24 months and three months of aging in glass are specified.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

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

CriterionChianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…Chianti Classico DOCG – Fatto…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
Recorded price18,03 € 20,07 €16,69 € 20,17 €22,55 € 24,47 €
Price per 75 cl18,03 €16,69 €22,55 €
EstateLillianoFattoria Carpineta FontalpinoFrescobaldi
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scorehighmediumhigh
ColorRedRedRed
AreaChianti ClassicoChianti ClassicoChianti Rufina & Pomino
Price€15 to €30€15 to €30€15 to €30
Grape varietySangioveseSangioveseSangiovese
Vintage202420192020
EstateLillianoFattoria Carpineta FontalpinoFrescobaldi
Bottle or gift boxWinesWinesWines
Organic farmingnot specified Yesnot specified
7,9
Chianti Classico DOCG – Lillianofrom €18 / btl
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8,0
Chianti Classico DOCG – Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpinofrom €17 / btl
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8,2
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €23 / btl
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