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Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi, Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi or Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori?
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
15,37 € 18,60 €
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi
Frescobaldi · €60 to €120
reliability high
70,28 € 85,76 €
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori
Antinori · Less than 15 €
reliability high
12,81 € 16,17 €
The verdict
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi takes the lead
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi scores 8,4/10, ahead of Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi (8,1) et Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori (7,8). Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina Riserva at 90% Sangiovese, named Rufina subzone, awarded Tre Bicchieri and aged a minimum of 24 months, at €15.37. Limitations: 10% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, and organic status not specified.
Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,4), level with or ahead on typicité & terroir, reconnaissance et rapport qualité/prix
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,4 vs 7,9) : €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.
- you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,6 vs 8,2) : 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.
- you care about sangiovese, cabernet et merlot: amenities that only this listing mentions
Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…
- Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG from Frescobaldi, Sangiovese aged at least 24 months, awarded by Gambero Rosso, Veronelli, Bibenda and several international guides
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,8). Grand format 3 L à 70,28 € au lieu de 85,76 €, soit 17,57 € les 75 cl : prix cohérent pour une riserva DOCG primée, sans être nettement sous son rang.
Choose Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori if…
- your budget matters: from €13 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité & terroir (7,6). Rosso di Montepulciano DOC nommé avec Sangiovese et zone de Montepulciano ; profil fruits rouges, épices et floral cohérent avec l'appellation.
Reliability high : 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 –…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 –…Appellation Chianti Rufina DOCG et sous-zone Rufina nommées, sangiovese seul cépage, notes de fruits rouges, épices et balsamique cohérentes avec l'appellation.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Rosso di Montepulciano DOC nommé avec Sangiovese et zone de Montepulciano ; profil fruits rouges, épices et floral cohérent avec l'appellation.
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 –…Trois bicchieri, trois stelle Veronelli, quatre grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling 90 et 92, Robert Parker 90, Wine Spectator 91 : plusieurs distinctions de haut niveau.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Deux distinctions nommées : 2 stelle Veronelli et Wine Spectator 90, portées par Antinori La Braccesca ; niveau reconnu mais pas au plus haut.
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 –…Grand format 3 L à 70,28 € au lieu de 85,76 €, soit 17,57 € les 75 cl : prix cohérent pour une riserva DOCG primée, sans être nettement sous son rang.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…À 12,81 € au lieu de 16,17 €, ce Rosso di Montepulciano DOC primé (2 stelle Veronelli, 90 Wine Spectator) se place sous le prix habituel de son rang.
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.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Accords précis avec viandes rouges, salumi et fromages affinés ; profil fruits rouges, épices et floral décrit, service à 16-18 °C indiqué.
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 –…Frescobaldi nommé, domaine Nipozzano situé à Rufina, fermentation en acier, macération prolongée et élevage d'au moins 24 mois précisés.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Antinori La Braccesca, domaine situé à Montepulciano : fermentation en cuve d'acier, macération sur les peaux et élevage de 6 à 12 mois précisés.
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 –… | Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 15,37 € | 70,28 € | 12,81 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 15,37 € | 17,57 € | 12,81 € |
| Estate | Frescobaldi | Frescobaldi | Antinori |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | high |
| Color | Red | Red | Red |
| Area | Chianti Rufina & Pomino | Chianti Rufina & Pomino | Montepulciano |
| Price | 15 à 30 € | 60 à 120 € | Under €15 |
| Vintage | 2023 | 2023 | 2024 |
| Estate | Frescobaldi | Frescobaldi | Antinori |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines | Wines |
| Grape variety | not specified | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Sangiovese | Yes | not specified | not specified |
| Cabernet | Yes | not specified | not specified |
| Merlot | Yes | not specified | not specified |
| Colorino | Yes | not specified | not specified |
| Malvasia | Yes | not specified | not specified |
| Sauvignon | Yes | not specified | not specified |
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