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Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi ou Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Petrolo ?

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.

Our verdict

Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi

Fattoria dei Barbi · Under €15

8,2

Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

7,81 € ~~9,26 €~~

Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Petrolo

Petrolo · More than €120

7,5

GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

175,38 € ~~215,16 €~~

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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 Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Petrolo (7,5). 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 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.
you prioritise polyvalence à table (8,2 vs 7,3) : 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 Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Petrolo if…

you care about sangiovese, cabernet et merlot: amenities that only this listing mentions

Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,4). Pro rated to 75 cl, the price is €43.85 for a DOC with distinctions; the 3 L large format and the strikethrough price €215.16 remain well positioned.

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

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Pet…

Typicity & terroir25 %editorial

8,4

7,6

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.

Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Pet…Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC appellation named with production zone, blend 80% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon consistent with Tuscany.

Recognition20 %editorial

7,8

7,2

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.

Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Pet…Four Bibenda grape clusters and James Suckling's 90 attest to real recognition, without reaching the highest levels (95+ or Tre Bicchieri).

Value for money25 %editorial

8,5

7,4

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.

Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Pet…Pro rated to 75 cl, the price is €43.85 for a DOC with distinctions; the 3 L large format and the strikethrough price €215.16 remain well positioned.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial

8,2

7,3

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.

Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Pet…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), described aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial

7,8

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.

Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Pet…Petrolo named and located in the Val d'Arno di Sopra; fermentation in steel and 12 to 18 months of wood aging are specified.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

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

Criterion	Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…	Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Pet…
Recorded price	7,81 € ~~9,26 €~~	175,38 € ~~215,16 €~~
Price per 75 cl	7,81 €	43,85 €
Estate	Fattoria dei Barbi	Petrolo
Traveller rating	not specified	not specified
Reliability of our score	medium	medium
Color	Red	Red
Area	Maremma & Montecucco	Valdarno
Price	Under €15	More than 120 €
Grape variety	Sangiovese	not specified
Origin	Maremma wines	not specified
Vintage	2022	2023
Estate	Fattoria dei Barbi	Petrolo
Bottle or gift box	Wines	Wines
Sangiovese	not specified	Yes
Cabernet	not specified	Yes
Merlot	not specified	Yes
Sauvignon	not specified	Yes

8,2

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

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7,5

Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Petrolofrom €175 / btl

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