AToscana IGT Rosso – Il Borro
Il Borro · €30 to €60
reliability medium
47,79 € 52,20 €
BVal d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Petrolo
Petrolo · €60 to €120
reliability medium
78,23 € 96,82 €
The verdict
Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Petrolo and Toscana IGT Rosso – Il Borro neck and neck
7,5 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 Toscana IGT Rosso – Il Borro if…
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,2 vs 7,2) : Three bicchieri, three stelle Veronelli, four viti and several 90 points (Suckling, Parker, Wine Spectator): numerous and named distinctions.
- you care about syrah: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
- your budget matters: from €48 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (6,6). €47.79 for a Toscana IGT with a Bordeaux-style blend, even with a crossed-out price of €52.20 and distinctions: expensive for what is described.
Choose Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Petrolo if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (7,4 vs 6,6) : Large 1.5 L format at €78.23 (crossed-out price €96.82), i.e. €39.12 for 75 cl: price consistent for a distinguished Tuscan DOC, without being clearly below its rank.
- you prioritise typicité & terroir (7,6 vs 6,8) : Named Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC appellation, blend 80% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon consistent with the zone; profile of red fruits, spezie, balsamic notes.
- you care about sangiovese: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (7,2). 4 grappoli Bibenda and James Suckling 90 (two mentions, one dated 2020): recognized distinctions but not of the very highest level such as 95+ or Tre Bicchieri.
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
At €39.12 for the 75 cl, the Torrione 2023 from Petrolo offers you a more assertive Valdarno terroir and a gentler price, perfect for a meat meal without ruining you, even though its distinctions remain modest. The Il Borro Toscana IGT 2017, on the other hand, is for lovers of recognition: its three bicchieri and its multiple 90-point scores justify a higher budget, but its Bordeaux-style character and vague IGT Tuscany origin make it less typical, ideal for an initiated table rather than a discovery of the Valdarno. Their score difference is slim (7.5 versus 7.3); choose according to your wallet and your desire for prestige, not because of a major quality gap.
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Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
Toscana IGT Rosso – Il BorroIGT Toscana without sub-zone, blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah with no described link to the Valdarno: limited Tuscan anchoring.
Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Pet…Named Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC appellation, blend 80% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon consistent with the zone; profile of red fruits, spezie, balsamic notes.
Why these ratings?
Toscana IGT Rosso – Il BorroThree bicchieri, three stelle Veronelli, four viti and several 90 points (Suckling, Parker, Wine Spectator): numerous and named distinctions.
Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Pet…4 grappoli Bibenda and James Suckling 90 (two mentions, one dated 2020): recognized distinctions but not of the very highest level such as 95+ or Tre Bicchieri.
Why these ratings?
Toscana IGT Rosso – Il Borro€47.79 for a Toscana IGT with a Bordeaux-style blend, even with a crossed-out price of €52.20 and distinctions: expensive for what is described.
Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Pet…Large 1.5 L format at €78.23 (crossed-out price €96.82), i.e. €39.12 for 75 cl: price consistent for a distinguished Tuscan DOC, without being clearly below its rank.
Why these ratings?
Toscana IGT Rosso – Il BorroPrecise pairings (carni rosse, formaggi stagionati), profile of frutti rossi, spezie, balsamic notes and serving at 16-18°C: good use at the table.
Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Pet…Precise pairings (carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati), aromatic profile described and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated; no mention of young/aging.
Why these ratings?
Toscana IGT Rosso – Il BorroIl Borro named and located in the Valdarno, fermentation in tini d'acciaio, 22-day maceration and 18 months in French oak barriques: detailed practices.
Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Pet…Petrolo named and located in the Valdarno Superiore, fermentation in steel, extended maceration, aging 12-18 months in French oak barrels; organic not specified.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Toscana IGT Rosso – Il Borro | Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Pet… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 47,79 € | 78,23 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 47,79 € | 39,12 € |
| Estate | Il Borro | Petrolo |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Valdarno | Valdarno |
| Price | €30 to €60 | €60 to €120 |
| Vintage | 2017 and earlier | 2023 |
| Estate | Il Borro | Petrolo |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Cabernet | Yes | Yes |
| Merlot | Yes | Yes |
| Syrah | Yes | not specified |
| Sauvignon | Yes | Yes |
| Sangiovese | not specified | Yes |
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