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Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi, Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi 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.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi
Frescobaldi · €60 to €120
reliability high
70,28 € 85,76 €
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi
Frescobaldi · €15 to €30
reliability high
21,23 € 26,04 €
Morellino 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 and Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi neck and neck
8,2 versus 8,1: 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 Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,6 vs 7,8) : 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 7,9) : Named Frescobaldi, Nipozzano estate located in Rufina, steel fermentation, extended maceration and aging for at least 24 months specified.
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,8). 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.
Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…
- Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG by Frescobaldi, Sangiovese from Rufina, aged at least 24 months and scored 92 then 93 by James Suckling
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (7,4). Two James Suckling scores (92 in 2021, 93 in 2020) and a renowned producer, Frescobaldi, but the accolades refer to other vintages than this 2022.
Choose Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,5 vs 7,8) : 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.
- you prioritise polyvalence à table (8,2 vs 7,6) : 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
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (7,8). 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.
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
Why these ratings?
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.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina DOCG, Sangiovese and Rufina zone named: precise anchoring, aromas of red fruits and spices 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.
Why these ratings?
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.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Two James Suckling scores (92 in 2021, 93 in 2020) and a renowned producer, Frescobaldi, but the accolades refer to other vintages than this 2022.
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 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.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…At €21.23 (struck through €26.04) for an award-winning Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, the price remains consistent, even advantageous, for this rank.
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 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.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), red fruit, spice and balsamic note profile, serve at 16-18 °C: clear versatility.
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 Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Named Frescobaldi, Nipozzano estate located in Rufina, steel fermentation, extended maceration and aging for at least 24 months specified.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi named and located in Rufina; fermentation in steel, long maceration and ageing of at least 24 months specified, with no mention of organic farming.
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 Rufina Riserva DOCG –… | Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –… | Morellino di Scansano DOCG –… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 70,28 € | 21,23 € | 7,81 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 17,57 € | 21,23 € | 7,81 € |
| Estate | Frescobaldi | Frescobaldi | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | medium |
| Color | Red | Red | Red |
| Area | Chianti Rufina & Pomino | Chianti Rufina & Pomino | Maremma & Montecucco |
| Price | €60 to €120 | €15 to €30 | Under €15 |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2023 | 2022 | 2022 |
| Estate | Frescobaldi | Frescobaldi | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines | Wines |
| Origin | not specified | not specified | Maremma wines |
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