Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ou Toscana IGT Rosso – Il Borro ?

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.

Toscana IGT Rosso – Il BorroIGT Toscana without sub-zone, blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah with no described link to the Valdarno: limited Tuscan anchoring.

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.

Toscana IGT Rosso – Il BorroThree bicchieri, three stelle Veronelli, four viti and several 90 points (Suckling, Parker, Wine Spectator): numerous and named distinctions.

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.

Toscana IGT Rosso – Il Borro€47.79 for a Toscana IGT with a Bordeaux-style blend, even with a crossed-out price of €52.20 and distinctions: expensive for what is described.

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.

Toscana IGT Rosso – Il BorroPrecise pairings (carni rosse, formaggi stagionati), profile of frutti rossi, spezie, balsamic notes and serving at 16-18°C: good use at the table.

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

Toscana IGT Rosso – Il BorroIl Borro named and located in the Valdarno, fermentation in tini d'acciaio, 22-day maceration and 18 months in French oak barriques: detailed practices.