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Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Tenuta Casabianca ou Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi ?
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.
AChianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Tenuta Casabianca
Tenuta Casabianca · Under 15 €
reliability medium
8,16 € 9,36 €
BMorellino 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 takes the lead
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi scores 8,2/10, ahead of Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Tenuta Casabianca (7,4). Morellino di Scansano DOCG 2022 from Fattoria dei Barbi, Sangiovese from Scansano, distinguished by 3 viti and James Suckling 90 and sold for €7.81. Reservation: aged at least one year, without total duration or organic farming specified.
Choose Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Tenuta Casabianca if…
- you care about vegan: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,2). No distinction or guide named; renowned producer not attested, the information is lacking rather than a real flaw.
Choose Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,2), level with or ahead on typicité & terroir, reconnaissance et rapport qualité/prix
- you prioritise reconnaissance (7,8 vs 6,2) : 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.
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,5 vs 7,2) : 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
Reliability 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 Colli Senesi DOCG – T…Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG, Colli Senesi sub-zone and Sangiovese named: precise appellation and typical Tuscan grape, consistent red fruit notes.
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 Colli Senesi DOCG – T…No distinction or guide named; renowned producer not attested, the information is lacking rather than a real flaw.
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 Colli Senesi DOCG – T…37.5 cl at €8.16 (crossed out at €9.36), which amounts to €16.32 per 75 cl: a price consistent for a Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG without distinction.
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 Colli Senesi DOCG – T…Cited pairings (red meats, aged cheeses, Tuscan dishes), a red fruit-spice-floral profile and serving at 16-18°C: easy to pair.
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 Colli Senesi DOCG – T…Tenuta Casabianca named, located in the Colli Senesi; steel fermentation, minimum 6 months of aging, vegan wine mentioned; organic status not specified.
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 Colli Senesi DOCG – T… | Morellino di Scansano DOCG –… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 8,16 € | 7,81 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 16,32 € | 7,81 € |
| Estate | Tenuta Casabianca | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Colli Senesi & Crete | Maremma & Montecucco |
| Price | Under €15 | Under €15 |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Estate | Tenuta Casabianca | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Origin | not specified | Maremma wines |
| Vintage | not specified | 2022 |
| Vegan | Yes | not specified |
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