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Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi, Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi, Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi ou Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Le Pupille ?

Four 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.

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Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · €15 to €30

8,4
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

15,37 € 18,60 €

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Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · €60 to €120

8,1
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

70,28 € 85,76 €

C

Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi

Fattoria dei Barbi · Under €15

8,2
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

7,81 € 9,26 €

D

Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Le Pupille

Le Pupille · Under €15

7,9
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

12,02 € 14,20 €

The verdict

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi and Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi neck and neck

8,4 versus 8,2: 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 care about sangiovese, cabernet et merlot: amenities that only this listing mentions

Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…

  • 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 Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi if…

  • 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.

Choose Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Le Pupille if…

  • Morellino di Scansano DOCG from Le Pupille, Sangiovese from Scansano (Grosseto), offered at €12.02 and honored by Bibenda, AIS, James Suckling and Wine Spectator

Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,6). At €12.02 for a crossed-out price of €14.20, a DOCG distinguished by several guides, the price remains moderate and consistent with the rank of the appellation.

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

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…
TypicitéRecognitionRapportPolyvalenceProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,6
8,2
8,4
8,4
Why these ratings?

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Rufina subzone named as DOCG, Sangiovese at 90% with Malvasia Nera and Colorino, galestro soil described: a clear Tuscan anchor, but 10% Merlot and Cabernet.

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.

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Morellino di Scansano DOCG, a sangiovese called Morellino, from the Scansano area (Grosseto) in Maremma: appellation, grape variety and terroir are named with precision.

Recognition20 %editorial
8,6
8,6
7,8
8,2
Why these ratings?

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Tre Bicchieri, 4 grappoli Bibenda, 3 stelle Veronelli, plus scores of 90 to 92 from Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator: high recognition.

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.

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Several distinctions named: 2 bicchieri, 3 viti, 4 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling 90, Robert Parker 90 and Wine Spectator 90.

Value for money25 %editorial
8,4
7,8
8,5
7,6
Why these ratings?

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…€15.37 for a Chianti Rufina Riserva awarded Tre Bicchieri, with a crossed-out price of €18.60: clearly below the usual price for this tier.

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.

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…At €12.02 for a crossed-out price of €14.20, a DOCG distinguished by several guides, the price remains moderate and consistent with the rank of the appellation.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
8,1
7,6
8,2
7,7
Why these ratings?

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Pairs with red meats, game and aged cheeses, red fruit and spice profile, served at 16-18 °C: easy to match this riserva.

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.

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Varied pairings (red meats, roasts, aged cheeses), serving at 16-18 °C, a profile of red fruits, spices and balsamic notes described.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
7,9
8,3
7,8
7,4
Why these ratings?

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi named in Rufina, steel fermentation, wood aging and minimum 24 months specified; neither hand harvesting nor organic certification indicated.

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

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Le Pupille, in Scansano, ferments in steel tanks with skin maceration and ages for at least one year; neither organic nor manual harvesting specified.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.

CriterionChianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…
Recorded price15,37 € 18,60 €70,28 € 85,76 €7,81 € 9,26 €12,02 € 14,20 €
Price per 75 cl15,37 €17,57 €7,81 €12,02 €
EstateFrescobaldiFrescobaldiFattoria dei BarbiLe Pupille
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scorehighhighmediumhigh
ColorRedRedRedRed
AreaChianti Rufina & PominoChianti Rufina & PominoMaremma & MontecuccoMaremma & Montecucco
Price15 à 30 €60 à 120 €Under €15Under €15
Vintage2023202320222024
EstateFrescobaldiFrescobaldiFattoria dei BarbiLe Pupille
Bottle or gift boxWinesWinesWinesWines
Grape varietynot specifiedSangioveseSangioveseSangiovese
Originnot specifiednot specifiedMaremma winesMaremma wines
Sangiovese Yesnot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Cabernet Yesnot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Merlot Yesnot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Colorino Yesnot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Malvasia Yesnot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Sauvignon Yesnot specifiednot specifiednot specified
8,4
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €15 / btl
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8,1
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €70 / btl
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8,2
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbifrom €8 / btl
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7,9
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Le Pupillefrom €12 / btl
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