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Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi, Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari or Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Cantina Terenzi?
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 · €15 to €30
reliability high
22,55 € 24,47 €
Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari
ColleMassari · €15 to €30
reliability medium
17,54 € 22,17 €
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Cantina Terenzi
Cantina Terenzi · €15 to €30
reliability high
15,52 € 19,79 €
The verdict
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi takes the lead
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi scores 8,2/10, ahead of Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari (7,8) et Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Cantina Terenzi (7,7). Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG 2020 from Frescobaldi, Sangiovese from Rufina, rated 93 by James Suckling, at €22.55 instead of €24.47. The main reservation concerns unspecified characteristics such as organic, sulfite-free or vegan.
Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,2), level with or ahead on typicité & terroir, rapport qualité/prix et polyvalence à table
- you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,9 vs 8,2) : Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, Rufina zone in Tuscany, Sangiovese only; the profile of red fruit, violet and balsamic notes is consistent with the appellation.
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,4 vs 7,7) : Frescobaldi is named; steel fermentation, long maceration, aging of at least 24 months and three months of aging in glass are specified.
Choose Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari if…
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,2 vs 7,7) : Three glasses from Gambero Rosso and four Bibenda vines: two recognized distinctions of good level for this appellation.
- you care about sangiovese, ciliegiolo et canaiolo: amenities that only this listing mentions
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité & terroir (7,6). Montecucco DOC appellation located in Grosseto, blend with majority Sangiovese along with Canaiolo and Ciliegiolo, Tuscan grape varieties consistent with the zone.
Choose Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Cantina Terenzi if…
- your budget matters: from €16 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (7,1). The 2 bicchieri distinction supports the recognition; Cantina Terenzi is named, but the level remains moderate and other guides are not specified.
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 Riserva DOCG, Rufina zone in Tuscany, Sangiovese only; the profile of red fruit, violet and balsamic notes is consistent with the appellation.
Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…Montecucco DOC appellation located in Grosseto, blend with majority Sangiovese along with Canaiolo and Ciliegiolo, Tuscan grape varieties consistent with the zone.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Morellino di Scansano DOCG, Sangiovese, Scansano/Grosseto area: precise appellation and grape variety, notes of red fruits, spices and balsamic consistent with the Maremma.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…James Suckling 93 for 2020 and 92 for 2021; Frescobaldi is named, but no very high-level distinction is mentioned.
Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…Three glasses from Gambero Rosso and four Bibenda vines: two recognized distinctions of good level for this appellation.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…The 2 bicchieri distinction supports the recognition; Cantina Terenzi is named, but the level remains moderate and other guides are not specified.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…At €22.55 versus a crossed-out price of €24.47, this Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG 2020 rated 93 by James Suckling sits at a price consistent with its appellation.
Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…At €17.54 (crossed-out price €22.17) for a Rosso Riserva distinguished by two guides, the price remains moderate for this rank.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…At €15.52, with a crossed-out price of €19.79, this Morellino di Scansano DOCG 2023 and 2 bicchieri show a price consistent with the appellation.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Precise pairings with red meats, game and aged cheeses; serving temperature of 16-18 °C and detailed profile (red fruit, spices, balsamic notes) facilitate the match.
Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and recommended serving temperature of 16-18 °C.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Precise pairings: red meats, roasts, aged cheeses, game; profile of red fruits, spices, balsamic; serve at 16-18°C. Solid versatility.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi is named; steel fermentation, long maceration, aging of at least 24 months and three months of aging in glass are specified.
Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…ColleMassari named and located in Montecucco, fermentation in steel and aging of at least 24 months specified; organic not mentioned.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Cantina Terenzi, in Scansano (Grosseto), ferments in steel with maceration on the skins and ages for 6-12 months; organic not specified.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –… | Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC… | Morellino di Scansano DOCG –… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 22,55 € | 17,54 € | 15,52 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 22,55 € | 17,54 € | 15,52 € |
| Estate | Frescobaldi | ColleMassari | Cantina Terenzi |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | medium | high |
| Color | Red | Red | Red |
| Area | Chianti Rufina & Pomino | Maremma & Montecucco | Maremma & Montecucco |
| Price | 15 à 30 € | 15 à 30 € | 15 à 30 € |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | not specified | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 |
| Estate | Frescobaldi | ColleMassari | Cantina Terenzi |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines | Wines |
| Origin | not specified | Maremma wines | Maremma wines |
| Sangiovese | not specified | Yes | not specified |
| Ciliegiolo | not specified | Yes | not specified |
| Canaiolo | not specified | Yes | not specified |
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