DOC Cortona Sangiovese – Baracchi, Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi or Syrah DOC – Antinori?

DOC Cortona Sangiovese – Bara…You get a DOC Cortona appellation, 100% Sangiovese and the Vigneti in DOC Cortona zone: the grounding is precise, with cherry and violet notes that fit together.

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.

Syrah DOC – AntinoriSyrah DOC from Cortona, grape variety and area named, with 162 hectares at the foot of the hills: a clear anchor, but an international grape rather than a Tuscan one.

DOC Cortona Sangiovese – Bara…You find no award or guide mentioned; Baracchi is named, but with no documented distinction.

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.

Syrah DOC – AntinoriNo award or guide mentioned; the producer Antinori is named, but no distinction is attested in the sources.

DOC Cortona Sangiovese – Bara…At €17.55 (crossed-out price €20.97), you get a Cortona DOC with no distinction at a consistent price, with no evidence of a markedly lower price.

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.

Syrah DOC – AntinoriAt €15.74 instead of €18.90, the price remains moderate for a Syrah DOC from Cortona signed Antinori, with no distinction to further justify it.

DOC Cortona Sangiovese – Bara…You have precise pairings (red meats, cured meats, pasta al ragù), a detailed profile and service at 16 °C: good versatility at the table.

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.

Syrah DOC – AntinoriPrecise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 16-18 °C: everything needed to serve this wine easily.

DOC Cortona Sangiovese – Bara…You have Baracchi named, a precise winemaking process (25-day maceration, steel) and aging (12 months in barrique, 3 months in bottle).

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.

Syrah DOC – AntinoriAntinori and La Braccesca located in Cortona, fermentation in steel, extended maceration and aging of 6 to 12 months: documented practices, no mention of organic status.