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Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari or Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG – Cantina Terenzi?
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 to €30
reliability medium
17,54 € 22,17 €
BMorellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG – Cantina Terenzi
Cantina Terenzi · €15 to €30
reliability high
20,67 € 24,17 €
The verdict
Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG – Cantina Terenzi and Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari neck and neck
7,9 versus 7,8: 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 Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari if…
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,2 vs 7,6) : 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
- your budget matters: from €18 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
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 Riserva DOCG – Cantina Terenzi if…
- you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,2 vs 7,6) : DOCG Riserva, Sangiovese, Scansano area (Grosseto) named: precise appellation and grape variety, consistent red fruit and balsamic notes.
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,1 vs 7,7) : Cantina Terenzi named and located in Scansano; fermentation in steel, long maceration, minimum 24 months aging in French oak barriques.
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (7,6). Three distinctions named with their level (2 bicchieri, 3 viti AIS, 4 grappoli Bibenda), but none reaches the guides' maximum level.
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
Tosco's word
Cantina Terenzi's Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG, at €21 a bottle, earns its 7.9 score through typicity and winemaking ratings that are better, with 24 months of aging in French oak barrels and three named awards, even though none reaches the maximum level. ColleMassari's Montecucco Rosso Riserva, at €18, shows a 7.8 score with average reliability, but it impresses with its three bicchieri from Gambero Rosso, a high-profile recognition for its appellation. If you're looking for a pure Sangiovese and a reliable producer, choose Cantina Terenzi; for a Tuscan blend with a fine distinction and a gentler price, ColleMassari is your ally, provided you accept lower reliability.
Tosco only cites facts from this head-to-head: ratings, criteria, prices, amenities. Text calculated once, checked by the code.
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 Riserva…DOCG Riserva, Sangiovese, Scansano area (Grosseto) named: precise appellation and grape variety, consistent red fruit and balsamic notes.
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 Riserva…Three distinctions named with their level (2 bicchieri, 3 viti AIS, 4 grappoli Bibenda), but none reaches the guides' maximum level.
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 Riserva…At €20.67 (crossed-out price €24.17) for a distinguished Morellino Riserva DOCG, the price remains consistent with the appellation's standing.
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 Riserva…Pairings cited (red meats, game, aged cheeses), red fruit, spice and balsamic profile, serve at 16-18 °C: table use well framed.
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 Riserva…Cantina Terenzi named and located in Scansano; fermentation in steel, long maceration, minimum 24 months aging in French oak barriques.
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 Riserva… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 17,54 € | 20,67 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 17,54 € | 20,67 € |
| Estate | ColleMassari | Cantina Terenzi |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | high |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Maremma & Montecucco | Maremma & Montecucco |
| Price | €15 to €30 | €15 to €30 |
| Origin | Maremma wines | Maremma wines |
| Vintage | 2021 | 2022 |
| Estate | ColleMassari | Cantina Terenzi |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Grape variety | not specified | Sangiovese |
| Sangiovese | Yes | not specified |
| Ciliegiolo | Yes | not specified |
| Canaiolo | Yes | not specified |
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