AMorellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi
Fattoria dei Barbi · Under €15
reliability medium
7,81 € 9,26 €
BToscana IGT – Antinori
Antinori · €15 to €30
reliability medium
15,74 € 19,31 €
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 Toscana IGT – Antinori (7,0). 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 6,0) : 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 typicité & terroir (8,4 vs 6,8) : Appellation DOCG named precisely, Sangiovese grape and the Scansano (Grosseto) zone in Maremma: a clear terroir anchor, coherent red fruit profile.
- your budget matters: from €8 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Choose Toscana IGT – Antinori if…
- Pinot Bianco from Antinori on the hills of Fiesole, vinified and aged in stainless steel, fresh and fruity, to be served at 8-10 °C
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,0). No award or guide mentioned; Antinori is a renowned producer, but no distinction is attested in the sources.
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.
Toscana IGT – AntinoriPinot Bianco in Toscana IGT from Fiesole, zone and grape variety named, but generic IGT without mention of sub-zone or local typicity.
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.
Toscana IGT – AntinoriNo award or guide mentioned; Antinori is a renowned producer, but no distinction is attested in the sources.
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.
Toscana IGT – AntinoriAt €15.74 instead of €19.31, a moderate price for an IGT white signed Antinori, consistent with its rank.
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.
Toscana IGT – AntinoriPrecise pairings (fish, light antipasti, white meats), fruity and floral profile described, serving at 8-10 °C indicated.
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.
Toscana IGT – AntinoriAntinori named and located at Tenuta Monteloro, temperature-controlled steel vinification and stainless steel aging specified.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Morellino di Scansano DOCG –… | Toscana IGT – Antinori |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 7,81 € | 15,74 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 7,81 € | 15,74 € |
| Estate | Fattoria dei Barbi | Antinori |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium |
| Color | Red | White |
| Area | Maremma & Montecucco | Firenze, Mugello & Fiesole |
| Price | Under €15 | €15 to €30 |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | not specified |
| Origin | Maremma wines | not specified |
| Vintage | 2022 | 2023 |
| Estate | Fattoria dei Barbi | Antinori |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
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