Duel · Wines · 2 addresses
DOC Maremma Toscana – Le Mortelle or Vinsanto del Chianti Classico Occhio di Pernice – Colombaio di Cencio?
Two 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.
ADOC Maremma Toscana – Le Mortelle
Le Mortelle · 30 to 60 €
reliability medium
32,61 € 36,18 €
BVinsanto del Chianti Classico Occhio di Pernice – Colombaio di Cencio
Colombaio di Cencio · €30 to €60
reliability high
34,09 € 41,85 €
The verdict
Vinsanto del Chianti Classico Occhio di Pernice – Colombaio di Cencio and DOC Maremma Toscana – Le Mortelle neck and neck
7,4 versus 7,3: 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 DOC Maremma Toscana – Le Mortelle if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (7,4 vs 6,9) : Converted to the 75 cl format, the price is €16.31 for a DOC white from Maremma, with a crossed-out price of €36.18 on the 1.5 L: consistent with the appellation, without being below the usual price.
- you care about vermentino, viognier et ansonica: amenities that only this listing mentions
- your budget matters: from €33 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité & terroir (7,6). DOC Maremma Toscana located in Castiglione della Pescaia, blend of Vermentino, Ansonica and Viognier consistent with the area; appellation and grape varieties named, without a more precise sub-zone.
Choose Vinsanto del Chianti Classico Occhio di Pernice – Colombaio di Cencio if…
- you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,4 vs 7,6) : Vinsanto del Chianti Classico, zone named, consistent Sangiovese and Malvasia grapes, dried fruit, honey and spice profile typical of the appellation.
- you care about sangiovese et malvasia: amenities that only this listing mentions
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (6,9). €34.09 for 50 cl, or €51.14 brought back to 75 cl, with a crossed-out price of €41.85: consistent for a Vinsanto del Chianti Classico, without being a bargain.
Reliability medium / 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?
DOC Maremma Toscana – Le Mort…DOC Maremma Toscana located in Castiglione della Pescaia, blend of Vermentino, Ansonica and Viognier consistent with the area; appellation and grape varieties named, without a more precise sub-zone.
Vinsanto del Chianti Classico…Vinsanto del Chianti Classico, zone named, consistent Sangiovese and Malvasia grapes, dried fruit, honey and spice profile typical of the appellation.
Why these ratings?
DOC Maremma Toscana – Le Mort…No award or guide mentioned, producer Le Mortelle named but no verified distinction: rating maintained within the range of a simple absence of information.
Vinsanto del Chianti Classico…Producer Colombaio di Cencio named, but no distinction or guide cited for this 2011 vintage; rating capped by this absence.
Why these ratings?
DOC Maremma Toscana – Le Mort…Converted to the 75 cl format, the price is €16.31 for a DOC white from Maremma, with a crossed-out price of €36.18 on the 1.5 L: consistent with the appellation, without being below the usual price.
Vinsanto del Chianti Classico…€34.09 for 50 cl, or €51.14 brought back to 75 cl, with a crossed-out price of €41.85: consistent for a Vinsanto del Chianti Classico, without being a bargain.
Why these ratings?
DOC Maremma Toscana – Le Mort…Precise pairings (fish, shellfish, cheeses), detailed aromatic profile (pear, pineapple, orange blossom, chamomile) and serving temperature indicated between 8 and 10 °C.
Vinsanto del Chianti Classico…Precise pairings (cantucci, dolci secchi, aged cheeses), detailed honey and spice profile, service at 12-14 °C: enough to vary pairings at the end of the meal.
Why these ratings?
DOC Maremma Toscana – Le Mort…Domaine Le Mortelle located in Maremma, gentle pressing, separate fermentation in steel at 16 °C and lees aging for about three months: practices specified, with no mention of organic or harvest…
Vinsanto del Chianti Classico…Colombaio di Cencio named and located in Chianti Classico; appassimento, slow fermentation in wood and aging of at least 3 years in barrels.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | DOC Maremma Toscana – Le Mort… | Vinsanto del Chianti Classico… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 32,61 € | 34,09 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 16,31 € | 51,14 € |
| Estate | Le Mortelle | Colombaio di Cencio |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | high |
| Color | White | White |
| Area | Maremma & Montecucco | Chianti Classico |
| Price | €30 to €60 | €30 to €60 |
| Origin | Maremma wines | not specified |
| Vintage | 2024 | 2017 and earlier |
| Estate | Le Mortelle | Colombaio di Cencio |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Vermentino | Yes | not specified |
| Viognier | Yes | not specified |
| Ansonica | Yes | not specified |
| Sangiovese | not specified | Yes |
| Malvasia | not specified | Yes |
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