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Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Fattoria del Cerro, Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi DOCG – Geografico 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 Colli Senesi DOCG – Fattoria del Cerro

Fattoria del Cerro · Under €15

7,3
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

9,89 € 12,24 €

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Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi DOCG – Geografico

Geografico · Under €15

7,3
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

9,56 € 11,37 €

Our verdict
C

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · €60 to €120

8,1
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

70,28 € 85,76 €

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The verdict

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi takes the lead

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi scores 8,1/10, ahead of Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Fattoria del Cerro (7,3) et Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi DOCG – Geografico (7,3). Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, Sangiovese aged at least 24 months, awarded by Gambero Rosso, Veronelli, Bibenda and several international guides. In 3 L at €70.28, it comes to €17.57 per 75 cl; neither organic nor sulfite-free is specified.

Choose Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Fattoria del Cerro if…

  • you care about sangiovese et merlot: amenities that only this listing mentions

Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,2). No awards or guide mentioned, producer not cited in any ranking: simple absence of information, score kept in the neutral range.

Choose Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi DOCG – Geografico if…

  • your budget matters: from €10 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,2). No award or guide mentioned and producer not documented by any text; simple absence of information, rating kept within the expected range.

Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…

  • you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,1), level with or ahead on typicité & terroir, reconnaissance et rapport qualité/prix
  • you prioritise reconnaissance (8,6 vs 6,2) : Three bicchieri, three Veronelli stars, four Bibenda grappoli, James Suckling 90 and 92, Robert Parker 90, Wine Spectator 91: several top-level distinctions.
  • you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,3 vs 7,2) : Named Frescobaldi, Nipozzano estate located in Rufina, steel fermentation, extended maceration and aging for at least 24 months specified.

Reliability medium / 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

Criterion by criterion

The 5 criteria of the score

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – F…Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
TypicityRecognitionValueVersatilityProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
7,6
7,8
8,2
Why these ratings?

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – F…Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG appellation named, Colli Senesi zone and Sangiovese 90% - Merlot 10% blend specified: clear Tuscan anchoring, without soil detail or parcel-level terroir.

Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi…Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi DOCG appellation named with its sub-zone, Sangiovese as the sole grape variety, red fruit, spice and balsamic notes consistent with the appellation.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina DOCG appellation and Rufina sub-zone named, Sangiovese as the sole grape variety, notes of red fruit, spice and balsamic consistent with the appellation.

Recognition20 %editorial
6,2
6,2
8,6
Why these ratings?

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – F…No awards or guide mentioned, producer not cited in any ranking: simple absence of information, score kept in the neutral range.

Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi…No award or guide mentioned and producer not documented by any text; simple absence of information, rating kept within the expected range.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Three bicchieri, three Veronelli stars, four Bibenda grappoli, James Suckling 90 and 92, Robert Parker 90, Wine Spectator 91: several top-level distinctions.

Value for money25 %editorial
7,8
7,6
7,8
Why these ratings?

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – F…At €9.89 (crossed-out price €12.24) for a Sangiovese DOCG, the price remains moderate for the described appellation, without any distinction that would justify more.

Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi…At €9.56 (crossed-out price €11.37) for a 2020 Chianti Riserva DOCG, the price remains moderate for the rank of the appellation.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Large 3 L format at €70.28 instead of €85.76, i.e. €17.57 per 75 cl: a price consistent with an award-winning DOCG riserva, without being markedly below its standing.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
7,4
7,4
7,6
Why these ratings?

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – F…Precise pairings (red meats, aged cheeses, Tuscan dishes), fruity and floral profile described, serving temperature indicated at 16-18 °C: a versatile whole, with no mention of aging potential.

Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi…Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature indicated at 16-18 °C.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated; nothing about aging potential.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
7,2
7,2
8,3
Why these ratings?

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – F…Estate Fattoria del Cerro named and located in Colli Senesi, fermentation in steel, maceration on skins and minimum 12 months of aging specified; neither manual harvesting nor organic mentioned.

Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi…Geografico producer named and located in the Colli Senesi, steel fermentation, extended maceration and at least 24 months of aging specified.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Named Frescobaldi, Nipozzano estate located in Rufina, steel fermentation, extended maceration and aging for at least 24 months specified.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

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

CriterionChianti Colli Senesi DOCG – F…Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
Recorded price9,89 € 12,24 €9,56 € 11,37 €70,28 € 85,76 €
Price per 75 cl9,89 €9,56 €17,57 €
EstateFattoria del CerroGeographicFrescobaldi
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scoremediummediumhigh
ColorRedRedRed
AreaColli Senesi & CreteColli Senesi & CreteChianti Rufina & Pomino
PriceUnder €15Under €15€60 to €120
Vintage202420202023
EstateFattoria del CerroGeographicFrescobaldi
Bottle or gift boxWinesWinesWines
Grape varietynot specifiedSangioveseSangiovese
Sangiovese Yesnot specifiednot specified
Merlot Yesnot specifiednot specified
7,3
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Fattoria del Cerrofrom €10 / btl
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7,3
Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi DOCG – Geograficofrom €10 / btl
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8,1
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €70 / btl
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