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Elba Ansonica DOC – Tenuta La Chiusa, Elba Rosso DOC – Tenuta La Chiusa or Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi?

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.

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Elba Ansonica DOC – Tenuta La Chiusa

Tenuta La Chiusa · Under €15

7,1
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

14,46 € 18,43 €

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Elba Rosso DOC – Tenuta La Chiusa

Tenuta La Chiusa · Under €15

7,1
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

14,97 € 17,36 €

Our verdict
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 €

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The verdict

Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi takes the lead

Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi scores 8,2/10, ahead of Elba Ansonica DOC – Tenuta La Chiusa (7,1) et Elba Rosso DOC – Tenuta La Chiusa (7,1). Morellino di Scansano DOCG 2022 from Fattoria dei Barbi, Sangiovese from Scansano, distinguished by 3 viti and James Suckling 90 and sold for €7.81. Reservation: aged at least one year, without total duration or organic farming specified.

Choose Elba Ansonica DOC – Tenuta La Chiusa if…

  • an Ansonica DOC from the island of Elba signed Tenuta La Chiusa, 2024 vintage, fermented in steel and sold at €14.46 instead of €18.43

Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,2). No award or guide mentioned, producer not cited in any ranking: absence of information, not a documented flaw.

Choose Elba Rosso DOC – Tenuta La Chiusa if…

  • you care about sangiovese et merlot: amenities that only this listing mentions

Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,2). No award or guide mentioned; producer not attested by a text, which remains an absence of information and not a flaw.

Choose Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi if…

  • you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,2), level with or ahead on typicité & terroir, reconnaissance et rapport qualité/prix
  • you prioritise reconnaissance (7,8 vs 6,2) : 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.
  • you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,5 vs 7,4) : 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.
  • your budget matters: from €8 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Reliability 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

Elba Ansonica DOC – Tenuta La…Elba Rosso DOC – Tenuta La Ch…Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…
TypicityRecognitionValueVersatilityProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
7,6
7,2
8,4
Why these ratings?

Elba Ansonica DOC – Tenuta La…Named Elba Ansonica DOC appellation, Ansonica grape and Isola d'Elba zone specified; straw yellow color and citrus notes consistent with the appellation.

Elba Rosso DOC – Tenuta La Ch…DOC Elba Rosso with the Isola d'Elba zone and a Sangiovese 70% / Merlot 30% blend, consistent; Merlot remains a Bordeaux grape variety not explained by the zone.

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.

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

Elba Ansonica DOC – Tenuta La…No award or guide mentioned, producer not cited in any ranking: absence of information, not a documented flaw.

Elba Rosso DOC – Tenuta La Ch…No award or guide mentioned; producer not attested by a text, which remains an absence of information and not a flaw.

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.

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

Elba Ansonica DOC – Tenuta La…At €14.46 (crossed-out price €18.43) for a DOC white from Elba, the price remains consistent with the appellation and the 2024 vintage.

Elba Rosso DOC – Tenuta La Ch…At 14.97 € (crossed-out 17.36 €) for an island DOC, the price is consistent with the appellation, without any distinction or long aging to justify it further.

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.

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

Elba Ansonica DOC – Tenuta La…Pairings with fish, shellfish and light antipasti, citrus profile and serving at 10-12 °C indicated; few pairings but precise.

Elba Rosso DOC – Tenuta La Ch…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and service at 16-18°C; the site description indicates 18-20°C, a discrepancy not retained.

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.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
6,8
7,3
7,8
Why these ratings?

Elba Ansonica DOC – Tenuta La…Domaine Tenuta La Chiusa located on the island of Elba and fermentation in steel at controlled temperature; no aging, duration, or organic certification specified.

Elba Rosso DOC – Tenuta La Ch…Estate named and located on the island of Elba, stainless steel vinification with 7-day maceration and oak barrel aging specified; aging durations not quantified.

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.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

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

CriterionElba Ansonica DOC – Tenuta La…Elba Rosso DOC – Tenuta La Ch…Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…
Recorded price14,46 € 18,43 €14,97 € 17,36 €7,81 € 9,26 €
Price per 75 cl14,46 €14,97 €7,81 €
EstateTenuta La ChiusaTenuta La ChiusaFattoria dei Barbi
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scoremediummediummedium
ColorWhiteRedRed
AreaElba & islandsElba & islandsMaremma & Montecucco
PriceUnder €15Under €15Under €15
Grape varietyAnsonicanot specifiedSangiovese
Vintage202420242022
EstateTenuta La ChiusaTenuta La ChiusaFattoria dei Barbi
Bottle or gift boxWinesWinesWines
Originnot specifiednot specifiedMaremma wines
Sangiovesenot specified Yesnot specified
Merlotnot specified Yesnot specified
7,1
Elba Ansonica DOC – Tenuta La Chiusafrom €14 / btl
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7,1
Elba Rosso DOC – Tenuta La Chiusafrom €15 / btl
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8,2
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbifrom €8 / btl
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