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Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Ornellaia, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi ou Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi ?
Three 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.
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Ornellaia
Ornellaia · Plus de 120 €
reliability high
192,15 € 230,09 €
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi
Frescobaldi · 60 à 120 €
reliability high
108,64 € 130,66 €
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi
Fattoria dei Barbi · Moins de 15 €
reliability medium
7,81 € 9,26 €
The verdict
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi and Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi neck and neck
8,2 versus 8,1: 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 Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Ornellaia if…
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,7 vs 8,1) : 3 bicchieri, 3 stelle Veronelli, 5 grappoli Bibenda, 4 viti AIS, Parker, Suckling et Wine Spectator à 90 : distinctions multiples de haut niveau.
- you care about cabernet, merlot et petit Verdot: amenities that only this listing mentions
Its weak point in this head-to-head: polyvalence à table (7,1). Viandes rouges, gibier et fromages affinés, profil fruits rouges-épices-balsamiques, service à 16-18 °C ; accords plutôt génériques.
Choose Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi if…
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,5 vs 7,8) : Frescobaldi named and located in Montalcino; fermentation in steel, long maceration of about four weeks and aging of at least five years in oak.
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,2). Bottle at €108.64 with a real crossed-out price of €130.66; consistent with an award-winning Brunello DOCG, without being moderate for the appellation.
Choose Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,5 vs 7,2) : À 7,81 €, avec un prix barré à 9,26 €, la bouteille se place nettement sous le tarif habituel d'un DOCG distingué : rapport très favorable.
- your budget matters: from €8 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (7,8). Plusieurs distinctions : 3 viti 2020, 3 viti AIS et James Suckling 90 (2021), sans atteindre le très haut niveau type 95 points ou Tre Bicchieri.
Reliability high / 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
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Orne…Bolgheri Superiore DOC et zone Bolgheri (Costa Toscana) nommées, avec assemblage bordelais détaillé : appellation et cépages précis.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG named with the Sangiovese Grosso and the Montalcino zone; the aromas of red fruits and leather stick to the appellation.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Appellation DOCG nommée avec précision, cépage Sangiovese et zone de Scansano (Grosseto) en Maremme : ancrage terroir net, profil de fruits rouges cohérent.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Orne…3 bicchieri, 3 stelle Veronelli, 5 grappoli Bibenda, 4 viti AIS, Parker, Suckling et Wine Spectator à 90 : distinctions multiples de haut niveau.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…3 stelle Veronelli and 3 viti, plus 90s from Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator; real distinctions but scores that peak at 90.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Plusieurs distinctions : 3 viti 2020, 3 viti AIS et James Suckling 90 (2021), sans atteindre le très haut niveau type 95 points ou Tre Bicchieri.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Orne…192,15 €, prix barré 230,09 €, pour un Bolgheri Superiore multi-distingué : tarif cohérent avec son rang, sans être bon marché.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Bottle at €108.64 with a real crossed-out price of €130.66; consistent with an award-winning Brunello DOCG, without being moderate for the appellation.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…À 7,81 €, avec un prix barré à 9,26 €, la bouteille se place nettement sous le tarif habituel d'un DOCG distingué : rapport très favorable.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Orne…Viandes rouges, gibier et fromages affinés, profil fruits rouges-épices-balsamiques, service à 16-18 °C ; accords plutôt génériques.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Precise and varied pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses, pasta, stew), described aromatic profile and recommended serving at 16-18 °C.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Accords précis (carni rosse, arrosti, formaggi stagionati), profil fruits rouges, épices et notes balsamiques, service à 16-18 °C : vin polyvalent.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Orne…Ornellaia nommé et situé à Bolgheri, fermentation en acier, macération prolongée et élevage de 18 à 24 mois : pratiques détaillées.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Frescobaldi named and located in Montalcino; fermentation in steel, long maceration of about four weeks and aging of at least five years in oak.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Domaine Fattoria dei Barbi nommé et situé à Scansano ; fermentation en acier, macération sur les peaux et élevage d'au moins 1 an précisés, sans mention bio.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Orne… | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –… | Morellino di Scansano DOCG –… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 192,15 € | 108,64 € | 7,81 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 192,15 € | 108,64 € | 7,81 € |
| Estate | Ornellaia | Frescobaldi | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | medium |
| Color | Red | Red | Red |
| Area | Bolgheri & Etruscan Coast | Montalcino | Maremma & Montecucco |
| Price | More than 120 € | 60 à 120 € | Under €15 |
| Vintage | 2023 | 2017 et avant | 2022 |
| Estate | Ornellaia | Frescobaldi | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| Bouteille ou coffret | Wines | Wines | Wines |
| Grape variety | not specified | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Origin | not specified | not specified | Maremma wines |
| Cabernet | Yes | not specified | not specified |
| Merlot | Yes | not specified | not specified |
| Petit Verdot | Yes | not specified | not specified |
| Sauvignon | Yes | not specified | not specified |
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