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

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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

Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi

Fattoria dei Barbi · Under €15

8,2
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

7,81 € 9,26 €

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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 – Fattoria del Cerro (7,3) et Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi DOCG – Geografico (7,3). 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 – 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…

  • Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi DOCG 2020 from Geografico, Sangiovese fermented in steel and aged at least 24 months, at €9.56 instead of €11.37

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 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 polyvalence à table (8,2 vs 7,4) : Precise pairings (carni rosse, arrosti, aged cheeses), red fruit profile, spices and balsamic notes, served at 16-18 °C: a versatile wine.
  • 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

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – F…Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi…Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…
TypicityRecognitionValueVersatilityProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
7,6
7,8
8,4
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.

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.

Recognition20 %editorial
6,2
6,2
7,8
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.

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.

Value for money25 %editorial
7,8
7,6
8,5
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.

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.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
7,4
7,4
8,2
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.

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.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
7,2
7,2
7,8
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.

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”.

CriterionChianti Colli Senesi DOCG – F…Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi…Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…
Recorded price9,89 € 12,24 €9,56 € 11,37 €7,81 € 9,26 €
Price per 75 cl9,89 €9,56 €7,81 €
EstateFattoria del CerroGeographicFattoria dei Barbi
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scoremediummediummedium
ColorRedRedRed
AreaColli Senesi & CreteColli Senesi & CreteMaremma & Montecucco
PriceUnder €15Under €15Under €15
Vintage202420202022
EstateFattoria del CerroGeographicFattoria dei Barbi
Bottle or gift boxWinesWinesWines
Grape varietynot specifiedSangioveseSangiovese
Originnot specifiednot specifiedMaremma wines
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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8,2
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbifrom €8 / btl
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