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Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi ou Poggilarca Carmignano DOCG (Magnum) – Artimino ?
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.
AMorellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi
Fattoria dei Barbi · Under €15
reliability medium
7,81 € 9,26 €
BPoggilarca Carmignano DOCG (Magnum) – Artimino
Artimino · €30 to €60
reliability medium
36,23 € 41,73 €
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 Poggilarca Carmignano DOCG (Magnum) – Artimino (7,4). 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 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
Choose Poggilarca Carmignano DOCG (Magnum) – Artimino if…
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,2 vs 7,8) : Artimino estate named and located, detailed vinification: fermentation and malolactic in steel, 12 months in wood, 4 months in steel, 6 months in bottle.
- you care about sangiovese et cabernet: amenities that only this listing mentions
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,2). No awards or guides mentioned; the producer Artimino is named but its reputation is not attested, which remains a lack of information.
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?
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.
Poggilarca Carmignano DOCG (M…Carmignano DOCG appellation named, production zone Tenuta di Artimino (Prato) specified, blend of 85% Sangiovese and 15% Cabernet Franc justified by the zone.
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.
Poggilarca Carmignano DOCG (M…No awards or guides mentioned; the producer Artimino is named but its reputation is not attested, which remains a lack of information.
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.
Poggilarca Carmignano DOCG (M…Price reduced to 75 cl of €18.12 for a Carmignano DOCG, consistent with the appellation; the crossed-out price of €41.73 and the 1.5 L format are real.
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.
Poggilarca Carmignano DOCG (M…Precise pairing with pollame arrosto, aromatic profile described (ciliegia, melograno, sentori speziati) and advice to serve slightly chilled after decanting.
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.
Poggilarca Carmignano DOCG (M…Artimino estate named and located, detailed vinification: fermentation and malolactic in steel, 12 months in wood, 4 months in steel, 6 months in bottle.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Morellino di Scansano DOCG –… | Poggilarca Carmignano DOCG (M… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 7,81 € | 36,23 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 7,81 € | 18,12 € |
| Estate | Fattoria dei Barbi | Artimino |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Maremma & Montecucco | Carmignano & Prato |
| Price | Under €15 | €30 to €60 |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | not specified |
| Origin | Maremma wines | not specified |
| Vintage | 2022 | not specified |
| Estate | Fattoria dei Barbi | Artimino |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Sangiovese | not specified | Yes |
| Cabernet | not specified | Yes |
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