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Bianco Toscana IGT – Ricasoli or Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Occhio di Pernice – Badia a Coltibuono?
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.
ABianco Toscana IGT – Ricasoli
Ricasoli · 60 to 120 €
reliability medium
83,74 € 91,50 €
BVin Santo del Chianti Classico Occhio di Pernice – Badia a Coltibuono
Badia a Coltibuono · €60 to €120
reliability medium
64,18 € 73,80 €
The verdict
Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Occhio di Pernice – Badia a Coltibuono and Bianco Toscana IGT – Ricasoli neck and neck
7,1 versus 6,9: 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 Bianco Toscana IGT – Ricasoli if…
- you prioritise polyvalence à table (8,6 vs 7,4) : Five named pairings (grilled fish, poultry, risottos, seafood, medium cheeses), detailed profile, and serving at 10-12 °C: a versatile wine.
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,2 vs 7,7) : Ricasoli, located at Castello di Brolio; 3-month maceration in amphora and 12-month aging (40/30/30 amphora-steel-barrels), with no organic certification mentioned.
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (5,4). At €41.87 for 75 cl (€83.74 for the 1.5 L magnum), a high price for an unremarkable white IGT, despite a crossed-out price of €91.50.
Choose Vin Santo del Chianti Classico Occhio di Pernice – Badia a Coltibuono if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (6,6 vs 5,4) : 37.5 cl at €64.18 (crossed-out price €73.80), equal to €128.36 per 75 cl: expensive for a wine with no distinction mentioned, even though the small format and the actual crossed-out price are noted.
- you prioritise typicité & terroir (7,8 vs 6,9) : Vin Santo del Chianti Classico appellation named, Chianti Classico zone specified, Sangiovese and Malvasia blend consistent with the zone
- you care about sangiovese et malvasia: amenities that only this listing mentions
- your budget matters: from €64 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: polyvalence à table (7,4). Precise and varied pairings (dolci secchi, cantucci, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and stated serving temperature (12-14 °C): a meditation wine easy to serve at the end of a meal.
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
Badia a Coltibuono's Vin Santo wins on typicity, with a fittingly named Chianti Classico appellation, and it pairs nicely as a finish to a meal with cantucci or aged cheeses. However, its small 37.5 cl format, scaled to €128.36 for a 75 cl bottle, makes it expensive without any standout distinction to justify the price. Ricasoli's Bianco, a 100% Trebbiano aged 12 months, is the more versatile of the two, with five possible pairings and a score of 8.6 at the table. The choice therefore depends on the occasion: for a dessert for two, go for the Vin Santo; to accompany a meal with several people, go for the Ricasoli.
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?
Bianco Toscana IGT – RicasoliPrecise area (Castello di Brolio, Gaiole in Chianti) and 100% Trebbiano are consistent, but the IGT Toscana appellation is generic and not very distinctive.
Vin Santo del Chianti Classic…Vin Santo del Chianti Classico appellation named, Chianti Classico zone specified, Sangiovese and Malvasia blend consistent with the zone
Why these ratings?
Bianco Toscana IGT – RicasoliNo award or guide mentioned; the producer Ricasoli is named, but no distinction is documented: simply a lack of information.
Vin Santo del Chianti Classic…No award or guide mentioned, producer Badia a Coltibuono named but without attested distinction: absence of information, rating kept within the neutral range.
Why these ratings?
Bianco Toscana IGT – RicasoliAt €41.87 for 75 cl (€83.74 for the 1.5 L magnum), a high price for an unremarkable white IGT, despite a crossed-out price of €91.50.
Vin Santo del Chianti Classic…37.5 cl at €64.18 (crossed-out price €73.80), equal to €128.36 per 75 cl: expensive for a wine with no distinction mentioned, even though the small format and the actual crossed-out price are noted.
Why these ratings?
Bianco Toscana IGT – RicasoliFive named pairings (grilled fish, poultry, risottos, seafood, medium cheeses), detailed profile, and serving at 10-12 °C: a versatile wine.
Vin Santo del Chianti Classic…Precise and varied pairings (dolci secchi, cantucci, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and stated serving temperature (12-14 °C): a meditation wine easy to serve at the end of a meal.
Why these ratings?
Bianco Toscana IGT – RicasoliRicasoli, located at Castello di Brolio; 3-month maceration in amphora and 12-month aging (40/30/30 amphora-steel-barrels), with no organic certification mentioned.
Vin Santo del Chianti Classic…Badia a Coltibuono estate, named and located in Chianti Classico, precise winemaking (appassimento, slow fermentation in wood) and ageing of at least 3 years in botti di legno: detailed practices.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Bianco Toscana IGT – Ricasoli | Vin Santo del Chianti Classic… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 83,74 € | 64,18 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 41,87 € | 128,36 € |
| Estate | Ricasoli | Badia a Coltibuono |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium |
| Color | White | White |
| Area | Chianti Classico | Chianti Classico |
| Price | €60 to €120 | €60 to €120 |
| Grape variety | Trebbiano | not specified |
| Vintage | 2022 | 2017 and earlier |
| Estate | Ricasoli | Badia a Coltibuono |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Sangiovese | not specified | Yes |
| Malvasia | not specified | Yes |
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