ARosé Toscana IGT – Ricasoli
Ricasoli · €15 to €30
reliability medium
23,91 € 28,80 €
BToscana Rosato IGT – Agricola Ludus
Agricola Ludus · Under €15
reliability medium
12,81 € 14,55 €
The verdict
Rosé Toscana IGT – Ricasoli and Toscana Rosato IGT – Agricola Ludus neck and neck
7,4 versus 7,3: 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 Rosé Toscana IGT – Ricasoli if…
- you prioritise polyvalence à table (8,3 vs 7,6) : Varied pairings (aperitif, seafood, grilled fish, white meats) and strawberry, raspberry, orange blossom profile, served at 8-10°C: clear versatility.
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (7,7 vs 7,3) : Ricasoli estate located at Castello di Brolio; 25-30 day fermentation in steel at 12-16°C, 3 months aging in stainless steel tanks, but neither organic nor hand harvest specified.
- you care about merlot: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
Choose Toscana Rosato IGT – Agricola Ludus if…
- you prioritise reconnaissance (7,1 vs 6,7) : 3 viti from AIS, a recognized distinction; producer Agricola Ludus named but with no otherwise documented reputation.
- you care about canaiolo: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
- your budget matters: from €13 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: polyvalence à table (7,6). Precise pairings (antipasti, fish, white meats), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 10-12°C: a versatile wine ready to drink.
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
Tosco's word
Ricasoli's Rosé (7.4) costs €24 a bottle, but its 1.5 L magnum brings the 75 cl equivalent down to €11.96, ideal for a large group at aperitif time or with seafood. Agricola Ludus's Rosato (7.3), at €12.81, has a 3 AIS vitis distinction and a more precise Sangiovese-Canaiolo for anyone seeking a rosé for the table, with a more detailed terroir note. Both remain generic IGTs, so the difference comes down mainly to format and group size.
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Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
Rosé Toscana IGT – RicasoliTuscan Sangiovese is blended with Merlot from vineyards around Castello di Brolio, in Gaiole in Chianti: a precise area, but a generic IGT appellation.
Toscana Rosato IGT – Agricola…IGT Toscana with a precise area (Gambassi Terme, Montaione, Certaldo) and Tuscan grape varieties Sangiovese 70% and Canaiolo 30%; the IGT designation remains generic.
Why these ratings?
Rosé Toscana IGT – RicasoliNo award or guide is mentioned; the Ricasoli estate, presented as an institution in Tuscany, supports the wine's reputation.
Toscana Rosato IGT – Agricola…3 viti from AIS, a recognized distinction; producer Agricola Ludus named but with no otherwise documented reputation.
Why these ratings?
Rosé Toscana IGT – RicasoliAt €23.91 for a 1.5 L magnum, or €11.96 for 75 cl, the price remains consistent for an IGT rosé without distinction, with a well-placed large format.
Toscana Rosato IGT – Agricola…At €12.81 (crossed out at €14.55) for a 3 viti-awarded rosato IGT, the price remains moderate for the level described.
Why these ratings?
Rosé Toscana IGT – RicasoliVaried pairings (aperitif, seafood, grilled fish, white meats) and strawberry, raspberry, orange blossom profile, served at 8-10°C: clear versatility.
Toscana Rosato IGT – Agricola…Precise pairings (antipasti, fish, white meats), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 10-12°C: a versatile wine ready to drink.
Why these ratings?
Rosé Toscana IGT – RicasoliRicasoli estate located at Castello di Brolio; 25-30 day fermentation in steel at 12-16°C, 3 months aging in stainless steel tanks, but neither organic nor hand harvest specified.
Toscana Rosato IGT – Agricola…Domaine Agricola Ludus, located in..., soft pressing, steel fermentation at 15°C for 4 weeks and 4 months on fine lees specified; organic not mentioned.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Rosé Toscana IGT – Ricasoli | Toscana Rosato IGT – Agricola… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 23,91 € | 12,81 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 11,96 € | 12,81 € |
| Estate | Ricasoli | Farmer Game |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium |
| Color | Rosé | Rosé |
| Area | Chianti Classico | San Gimignano & Val d'Elsa |
| Price | €15 to €30 | Under €15 |
| Vintage | 2025 | 2021 |
| Estate | Ricasoli | Farmer Game |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Sangiovese | Yes | Yes |
| Merlot | Yes | not specified |
| Canaiolo | not specified | Yes |
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