Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ou Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG – Melini ?

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.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano DO…Vernaccia di San Gimignano DOCG, sole grape Vernaccia and San Gimignano zone named: precise anchoring, fruity, floral and mineral notes consistent.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…James Suckling 93 for 2020 and 92 for 2021; Frescobaldi is named, but no very high-level distinction is mentioned.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano DO…4 Bibenda grappoli for this DOCG: a recognized distinction, but it is the only one cited, no other award is specified.

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.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano DO…At €9.48 instead of €10.74, a moderate price for a distinguished DOCG; the displayed discount is real and consistent with the appellation.

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.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano DO…Pairings with antipasti, fish, white meats, fruity, floral and mineral profile described, served at 10-12 °C: clear versatility.

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.

Vernaccia di San Gimignano DO…Melini, named and located in San Gimignano; temperature-controlled steel fermentation, brief steel aging followed by a few months in bottle.