AToscana IGT Rosso – Il Borro
Il Borro · €30 to €60
reliability medium
47,79 € 52,20 €
BValdarno di Sopra DOC – Il Borro
Il Borro · €15 to €30
reliability medium
24,02 € 26,17 €
The verdict
Valdarno di Sopra DOC – Il Borro and Toscana IGT Rosso – Il Borro 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 Toscana IGT Rosso – Il Borro if…
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,2 vs 6,2) : Three bicchieri, three stelle Veronelli, four viti and several 90 points (Suckling, Parker, Wine Spectator): numerous and named distinctions.
- you care about cabernet, merlot et syrah: amenities that only this listing mentions
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 Valdarno di Sopra DOC – Il Borro if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (7,4 vs 6,6) : At €24.02 (crossed-out price €26.17) for a DOC Sangiovese with 12 months of barrique and 6 months of bottle aging, the price remains consistent.
- you prioritise typicité & terroir (7,6 vs 6,8) : Valdarno di Sopra DOC appellation and production zone named, 100% Sangiovese: clear Tuscan anchoring, no sub-zone or soil mention.
- your budget matters: from €24 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,2). No award or guide cited and producer not attested by any text: absence of information, not a documented flaw.
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
Il Borro's Valdarno di Sopra DOC is the budget pick: €24 for a Sangiovese firmly rooted in its area, with a score of 7.4 versus 7.3 and a better value-for-money ratio (7.4 versus 6.6). The Toscana IGT Rosso, on the other hand, appeals to those who want named distinctions (three bicchieri, three Veronelli stars, 90 points) and are willing to pay €47.79 for a Bordeaux-style blend with a less precisely defined terroir. If the two scores are very close, price and typicity are what decide it.
Tosco only cites facts from this head-to-head: ratings, criteria, prices, amenities. Text calculated once, checked by the code.
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.
Valdarno di Sopra DOC – Il Bo…Valdarno di Sopra DOC appellation and production zone named, 100% Sangiovese: clear Tuscan anchoring, no sub-zone or soil mention.
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.
Valdarno di Sopra DOC – Il Bo…No award or guide cited and producer not attested by any text: absence of information, not a documented flaw.
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.
Valdarno di Sopra DOC – Il Bo…At €24.02 (crossed-out price €26.17) for a DOC Sangiovese with 12 months of barrique and 6 months of bottle aging, the price remains consistent.
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.
Valdarno di Sopra DOC – Il Bo…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), morello cherry, peony, sandalwood and juniper profile, serving temperature indicated at 16-18°C.
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.
Valdarno di Sopra DOC – Il Bo…Il Borro named and located in the Valdarno, detailed vinification: steel at 28°C, 10 days, 22-day maceration, 12-month Allier barrique.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Toscana IGT Rosso – Il Borro | Valdarno di Sopra DOC – Il Bo… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 47,79 € | 24,02 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 47,79 € | 24,02 € |
| Estate | Il Borro | Il Borro |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Valdarno | Valdarno |
| Price | €30 to €60 | €15 to €30 |
| Vintage | 2017 and earlier | 2019 |
| Estate | Il Borro | Il Borro |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Grape variety | not specified | Sangiovese |
| Cabernet | Yes | not specified |
| Merlot | Yes | not specified |
| Syrah | Yes | not specified |
| Sauvignon | Yes | not specified |
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