ABolgheri Superiore DOC – Ornellaia
Ornellaia · Over €120
reliability high
192,15 € 230,09 €
BBrunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori
Antinori · 30 to 60 €
reliability high
53,69 € 67,89 €
The verdict
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori and Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Ornellaia neck and neck
8,0 versus 7,8: 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 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). Red meats, game and aged cheeses, red fruit-spice-balsamic profile, served at 16-18 °C; pairings rather generic.
Choose Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori if…
- you prioritise polyvalence à table (7,8 vs 7,1) : Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 16-18°C: table use well framed.
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,1 vs 7,4) : Antinori named, Pian delle Vigne estate located in Montalcino, fermentation in steel, long maceration and aging of at least five years.
- your budget matters: from €54 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
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 – Orne…Bolgheri Superiore DOC and Bolgheri zone (Costa Toscana) named, with detailed Bordeaux blend: precise appellation and grape varieties.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso alone, named Montalcino zone: reference appellation expressed with precision.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Orne…3 bicchieri, 3 Veronelli stars, 5 Bibenda grappoli, 4 AIS viti, Parker, Suckling and Wine Spectator at 90: multiple high-level distinctions.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Tre stelle Veronelli, 5 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling, Robert Parker and Wine Spectator at 90: several high-level distinctions.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Orne…€192.15, reduced price €230.09, for a multi-awarded Bolgheri Superiore: price consistent with its rank, without being cheap.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…€53.69 instead of €67.89 for a multi-award-winning 2019 Brunello: consistent, even favorable, price for this level.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Orne…Red meats, game and aged cheeses, red fruit-spice-balsamic profile, served at 16-18 °C; pairings rather generic.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 16-18°C: table use well framed.
Why these ratings?
Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Orne…Ornellaia, named and located in Bolgheri, fermented in steel, extended maceration and aged 18 to 24 months: practices detailed.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Antinori named, Pian delle Vigne estate located in Montalcino, fermentation in steel, long maceration and aging of at least five years.
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 –… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 192,15 € | 53,69 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 192,15 € | 53,69 € |
| Estate | Ornellaia | Antinori |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | high |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Bolgheri & Etruscan Coast | Montalcino |
| Price | More than 120 € | €30 to €60 |
| Vintage | 2023 | 2019 |
| Estate | Ornellaia | Antinori |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Grape variety | not specified | Sangiovese |
| Cabernet | Yes | not specified |
| Merlot | Yes | not specified |
| Petit Verdot | Yes | not specified |
| Sauvignon | Yes | not specified |
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