AChianti DOCG – Melini
Melini · Under €15
reliability medium
10,99 € 13,88 €
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 DOCG – Melini (7,5). 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 DOCG – Melini if…
- Chianti DOCG from Melini at Borghi d'Elsa, pure Sangiovese fermented in steel tanks and aged 12 months, sold for €5.50 for the 75 cl magnum
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,2). No distinction or guide mentioned; the producer Melini is named as a historical player, with no award listed.
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 typicité & terroir (8,4 vs 7,6) : Appellation DOCG named precisely, Sangiovese grape and the Scansano (Grosseto) zone in Maremma: a clear terroir anchor, coherent red fruit profile.
- 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 DOCG – MeliniChianti DOCG, Sangiovese as the sole grape, Borghi d'Elsa area named, consistent red fruit and floral profile. Broad appellation, no sub-zone cited.
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 DOCG – MeliniNo distinction or guide mentioned; the producer Melini is named as a historical player, with no award listed.
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 DOCG – MeliniAt €10.99 for the 1.5 L magnum, i.e. €5.50 per 75 cl, the price falls below the standard rate for a Chianti DOCG; crossed-out price €13.88.
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 DOCG – MeliniPairings with red meats, aged cheeses, pasta with ragù, detailed aromatic profile and serving at 16-18°C: a good number of uses.
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 DOCG – MeliniMelini named and located in Borghi d'Elsa; fermentation in steel tanks and ageing of at least 12 months specified, with no mention of organic or manual harvesting.
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 DOCG – Melini | Morellino di Scansano DOCG –… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 10,99 € | 7,81 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 5,50 € | 7,81 € |
| Estate | Melini | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | San Gimignano & Val d'Elsa | Maremma & Montecucco |
| Price | Under €15 | Under €15 |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2024 | 2022 |
| Estate | Melini | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Origin | not specified | Maremma wines |
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