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Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi or Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Le Pupille?

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi

Fattoria dei Barbi · Under €15

8,2

Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

7,81 € ~~9,26 €~~

Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Le Pupille

Le Pupille · Under €15

7,9

GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

12,02 € ~~14,20 €~~

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The verdict

Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi and Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Le Pupille neck and neck

8,2 versus 7,9: 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 Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi if…

you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,5 vs 7,6) : 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.
you prioritise polyvalence à table (8,2 vs 7,7) : Precise pairings (carni rosse, arrosti, aged cheeses), red fruit profile, spices and balsamic notes, served at 16-18 °C: a versatile wine.
your budget matters: from €8 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Choose Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Le Pupille if…

you prioritise reconnaissance (8,2 vs 7,8) : Several distinctions named: 2 bicchieri, 3 viti, 4 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling 90, Robert Parker 90 and Wine Spectator 90.

Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,6). At €12.02 for a crossed-out price of €14.20, a DOCG distinguished by several guides, the price remains moderate and consistent with the rank of the appellation.

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

The Toscane Cachée rating for the Fattoria dei Barbi rises to 8.2 versus 7.9 for Le Pupille, and the gap lies mainly in value for money: at €8 versus €12, the former offers a distinguished DOCG (3 viti, James Suckling 90) that is noticeably more affordable, while the latter, with its high reliability and multiple 90-point scores, appeals if you want a 2024 vintage and broader recognition. If your budget is tight or you're planning a large table, go for Barbi; if you prefer documented reliability and cumulative distinctions, Le Pupille justifies its extra €4. Both are Sangiovese from Scansano with red-fruit profiles, but Barbi wins on economy, Le Pupille on assurance.

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

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…

Typicity & terroir25 %editorial

8,4

Why these ratings?

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Morellino di Scansano DOCG, a sangiovese called Morellino, from the Scansano area (Grosseto) in Maremma: appellation, grape variety and terroir are named with precision.

Recognition20 %editorial

7,8

8,2

Why these ratings?

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Several distinctions named: 2 bicchieri, 3 viti, 4 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling 90, Robert Parker 90 and Wine Spectator 90.

Value for money25 %editorial

8,5

7,6

Why these ratings?

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…At €12.02 for a crossed-out price of €14.20, a DOCG distinguished by several guides, the price remains moderate and consistent with the rank of the appellation.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial

8,2

7,7

Why these ratings?

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Varied pairings (red meats, roasts, aged cheeses), serving at 16-18 °C, a profile of red fruits, spices and balsamic notes described.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial

7,8

7,4

Why these ratings?

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Le Pupille, in Scansano, ferments in steel tanks with skin maceration and ages for at least one year; neither organic nor manual harvesting specified.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

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

Criterion	Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…	Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…
Recorded price	7,81 € ~~9,26 €~~	12,02 € ~~14,20 €~~
Price per 75 cl	7,81 €	12,02 €
Estate	Fattoria dei Barbi	Le Pupille
Traveller rating	not specified	not specified
Reliability of our score	medium	high
Color	Red	Red
Area	Maremma & Montecucco	Maremma & Montecucco
Price	Under €15	Under €15
Grape variety	Sangiovese	Sangiovese
Origin	Maremma wines	Maremma wines
Vintage	2022	2024
Estate	Fattoria dei Barbi	Le Pupille
Bottle or gift box	Wines	Wines

8,2

Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbifrom €8 / btl

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7,9

Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Le Pupillefrom €12 / btl

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