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Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari ou Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi ?
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.
AMontecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari
ColleMassari · 15 à 30 €
reliability medium
17,54 € 22,17 €
BMorellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi
Fattoria dei Barbi · Moins de 15 €
reliability medium
7,81 € 9,26 €
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 Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari (7,8). Morellino di Scansano DOCG 2022 de la Fattoria dei Barbi, Sangiovese de Scansano, distingué par 3 viti et James Suckling 90 et vendu 7,81 €. Réserve : élevage d'au moins un an, sans durée totale ni agriculture bio précisées.
Choose Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari if…
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,2 vs 7,8) : Three glasses from Gambero Rosso and four Bibenda vines: two recognized distinctions of good level for this appellation.
- you care about sangiovese, ciliegiolo et canaiolo: amenities that only this listing mentions
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité & terroir (7,6). Montecucco DOC appellation located in Grosseto, blend with majority Sangiovese along with Canaiolo and Ciliegiolo, Tuscan grape varieties consistent with the zone.
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, rapport qualité/prix et polyvalence à table
- you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,4 vs 7,6) : Appellation DOCG nommée avec précision, cépage Sangiovese et zone de Scansano (Grosseto) en Maremme : ancrage terroir net, profil de fruits rouges cohérent.
- you prioritise polyvalence à table (8,2 vs 7,4) : Accords précis (carni rosse, arrosti, formaggi stagionati), profil fruits rouges, épices et notes balsamiques, service à 16-18 °C : vin polyvalent.
- 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
Why these ratings?
Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…Montecucco DOC appellation located in Grosseto, blend with majority Sangiovese along with Canaiolo and Ciliegiolo, Tuscan grape varieties consistent with the zone.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Appellation DOCG nommée avec précision, cépage Sangiovese et zone de Scansano (Grosseto) en Maremme : ancrage terroir net, profil de fruits rouges cohérent.
Why these ratings?
Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…Three glasses from Gambero Rosso and four Bibenda vines: two recognized distinctions of good level for this appellation.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Plusieurs distinctions : 3 viti 2020, 3 viti AIS et James Suckling 90 (2021), sans atteindre le très haut niveau type 95 points ou Tre Bicchieri.
Why these ratings?
Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…At €17.54 (crossed-out price €22.17) for a Rosso Riserva distinguished by two guides, the price remains moderate for this rank.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…À 7,81 €, avec un prix barré à 9,26 €, la bouteille se place nettement sous le tarif habituel d'un DOCG distingué : rapport très favorable.
Why these ratings?
Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and recommended serving temperature of 16-18 °C.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Accords précis (carni rosse, arrosti, formaggi stagionati), profil fruits rouges, épices et notes balsamiques, service à 16-18 °C : vin polyvalent.
Why these ratings?
Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…ColleMassari named and located in Montecucco, fermentation in steel and aging of at least 24 months specified; organic not mentioned.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Domaine Fattoria dei Barbi nommé et situé à Scansano ; fermentation en acier, macération sur les peaux et élevage d'au moins 1 an précisés, sans mention bio.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC… | Morellino di Scansano DOCG –… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 17,54 € | 7,81 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 17,54 € | 7,81 € |
| Estate | ColleMassari | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Maremma & Montecucco | Maremma & Montecucco |
| Price | 15 à 30 € | Under €15 |
| Origin | Maremma wines | Maremma wines |
| Vintage | 2021 | 2022 |
| Estate | ColleMassari | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| Bouteille ou coffret | Wines | Wines |
| Grape variety | not specified | Sangiovese |
| Sangiovese | Yes | not specified |
| Ciliegiolo | Yes | not specified |
| Canaiolo | Yes | not specified |
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