Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Podere Sapio, Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ou Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ?

Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Podere S…Bolgheri DOC appellation named with zone and grape varieties (Cabernet 70 %, Merlot and Petit Verdot 15 %). Bordeaux grape varieties with little detailed link to the terroir.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Rufina subzone named as DOCG, Sangiovese at 90% with Malvasia Nera and Colorino, galestro soil described: a clear Tuscan anchor, but 10% Merlot and Cabernet.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina DOCG appellation and Rufina sub-zone named, Sangiovese as the sole grape variety, notes of red fruit, spice and balsamic consistent with the appellation.

Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Podere S…Awards named: 2 bicchieri, 3 stelle Veronelli, 4 grappoli Bibenda, 90 points Suckling, Parker, Wine Spectator. No 95 points or Tre Bicchieri.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Tre Bicchieri, 4 grappoli Bibenda, 3 stelle Veronelli, plus scores of 90 to 92 from Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator: high recognition.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Three bicchieri, three Veronelli stars, four Bibenda grappoli, James Suckling 90 and 92, Robert Parker 90, Wine Spectator 91: several top-level distinctions.

Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Podere S…Price of €26.52 (struck through €33.85), consistent for an award-winning Bolgheri DOC aged 14 months in barrique. The displayed discount is an asset, without being exceptional.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…€15.37 for a Chianti Rufina Riserva awarded Tre Bicchieri, with a crossed-out price of €18.60: clearly below the usual price for this tier.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Large 3 L format at €70.28 instead of €85.76, i.e. €17.57 per 75 cl: a price consistent with an award-winning DOCG riserva, without being markedly below its standing.

Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Podere S…Detailed profile (blueberry, cherry, raspberry, plum, spicy finish), three precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses) and serving at 16-18 °C.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Pairs with red meats, game and aged cheeses, red fruit and spice profile, served at 16-18 °C: easy to match this riserva.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated; nothing about aging potential.

Bolgheri Rosso DOC – Podere S…Podere Sapio named in Bolgheri; vinification (long maceration in steel tank) and 14 months ageing in French barriques and tonneaux. Organic not specified.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi named in Rufina, steel fermentation, wood aging and minimum 24 months specified; neither hand harvesting nor organic certification indicated.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Named Frescobaldi, Nipozzano estate located in Rufina, steel fermentation, extended maceration and aging for at least 24 months specified.