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Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Petrolo or Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Petrolo?

Two wines (Petrolo) 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.

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Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Petrolo

Petrolo · More than €120

7,4
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

175,38 € 212,93 €

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Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Petrolo

Petrolo · €60 to €120

7,5
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

78,23 € 96,82 €

The verdict

Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Petrolo and Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Petrolo neck and neck

7,5 versus 7,4: 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 Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Petrolo if…

  • Petrolo produces a Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC with dominant Sangiovese, honored with four Bibenda grappoli and two 90 scores from James Suckling

Its weak point in this head-to-head: producteur & vinification (7,1). Petrolo named and located in the Val d'Arno di Sopra, steel fermentation and 12 to 18 months wood aging specified; organic not specified.

Choose Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Petrolo if…

  • you prioritise producteur & vinification (7,8 vs 7,1) : Petrolo named and located in the Valdarno Superiore, fermentation in steel, extended maceration, aging 12-18 months in French oak barrels; organic not specified.
  • your budget matters: from €78 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

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

Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Pet…Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Pet…
TypicityRecognitionValueVersatilityProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
7,6
7,6
Why these ratings?

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

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.

Recognition20 %editorial
7,2
7,2
Why these ratings?

Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Pet…Four Bibenda grappoli and two James Suckling 90 mentions, including one 2020: distinctions named with their level, without reaching the very top.

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.

Value for money25 %editorial
7,4
7,4
Why these ratings?

Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Pet…Large 3 L format at €175.38, crossed-out price €212.93, i.e. €43.85 for 75 cl: consistent for a distinguished DOC, without being clearly below its rank.

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.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
7,3
7,3
Why these ratings?

Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Pet…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), red fruit, spice profile, balsamic notes and serving at 16-18°C indicated.

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.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
7,1
7,8
Why these ratings?

Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Pet…Petrolo named and located in the Val d'Arno di Sopra, steel fermentation and 12 to 18 months wood aging specified; organic not specified.

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”.

CriterionVal d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Pet…Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Pet…
Recorded price175,38 € 212,93 €78,23 € 96,82 €
Price per 75 cl43,85 €39,12 €
EstatePetroloPetrolo
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scoremediummedium
ColorRedRed
AreaValdarnoValdarno
PriceMore than 120 €€60 to €120
Vintage20232023
EstatePetroloPetrolo
Bottle or gift boxWinesWines
Sangiovese Yes Yes
Cabernet Yes Yes
Merlot Yes Yes
Sauvignon Yes Yes
7,4
Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Petrolofrom €175 / btl
See the offer out of Bottle of Italy
7,5
Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC – Petrolofrom €78 / btl
See the offer out of Bottle of Italy

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