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Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Tenuta Argentiera ou Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ?
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.
ABolgheri Superiore DOC – Tenuta Argentiera
Tenuta Argentiera · €60 to €120
reliability high
84,38 € 98,17 €
BChianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi
Frescobaldi · €15 to €30
reliability high
15,37 € 18,60 €
The verdict
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi takes the lead
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi scores 8,4/10, ahead of Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Tenuta Argentiera (7,6). Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina Riserva at 90% Sangiovese, named Rufina subzone, awarded Tre Bicchieri and aged a minimum of 24 months, at €15.37. Limitations: 10% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, and organic status not specified.
Choose Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Tenuta Argentiera if…
- Bolgheri Superiore 2018 from Tenuta Argentiera, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, awarded 3 bicchieri, 5 grappoli by Bibenda and 90 points by James Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité & terroir (7,2). Appellation Bolgheri Superiore DOC named with the Bolgheri zone and a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc consistent with this coastal terroir.
Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,4), level with or ahead on typicité & terroir, reconnaissance et rapport qualité/prix
- you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,6 vs 7,2) : 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.
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,4 vs 7,4) : €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.
- you care about sangiovese, colorino et malvasia: amenities that only this listing mentions
Reliability high : 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
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Tenu…Appellation Bolgheri Superiore DOC named with the Bolgheri zone and a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc consistent with this coastal 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.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Tenu…Numerous named distinctions: 3 bicchieri (2010, 2011, 2018, 2019), 5 Bibenda grappoli, 3 Veronelli stelle, 4 viti, James Suckling 90, Robert Parker 90, Wine Spectator 90.
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.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Tenu…At 84.38 € instead of 98.17 €, the crossed-out price is genuine and consistent with a Superiore appellation distinguished by 3 bicchieri and 5 grappoli.
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.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Tenu…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), aromatic profile described (red fruit, spices, balsamic notes) and serving temperature indicated (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.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Tenu…Producer named and located in Bolgheri, stainless steel vinification and wood aging of 12-24 months specified, but no detail on barrel type or manual harvesting.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi named in Rufina, steel fermentation, wood aging and minimum 24 months specified; neither hand harvesting nor organic certification indicated.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Tenu… | Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 84,38 € | 15,37 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 84,38 € | 15,37 € |
| Estate | Tenuta Argentiera | Frescobaldi |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | high |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Bolgheri & Etruscan Coast | Chianti Rufina & Pomino |
| Price | €60 to €120 | €15 to €30 |
| Vintage | 2018 | 2023 |
| Estate | Tenuta Argentiera | Frescobaldi |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Cabernet | Yes | Yes |
| Merlot | Yes | Yes |
| Sauvignon | Yes | Yes |
| Sangiovese | not specified | Yes |
| Colorino | not specified | Yes |
| Malvasia | not specified | Yes |
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