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Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Ornellaia ou Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli ?
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 – Ornellaia
Ornellaia · Over €120
reliability high
192,15 € 230,09 €
BChianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli
Ricasoli · Over 120 €
reliability high
328,52 € 403,81 €
The verdict
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli and Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Ornellaia neck and neck
8,1 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
- your budget matters: from €192 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: producteur & vinification (7,4). Ornellaia, named and located in Bolgheri, fermented in steel, extended maceration and aged 18 to 24 months: practices detailed.
Choose Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli if…
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,4 vs 7,4) : Ricasoli named and located at Castello di Brolio; steel fermentation at 24–27 °C, maceration 14–16 days, aging 22 months in 500 L casks, 30% new, plus 8 months.
- you prioritise polyvalence à table (7,8 vs 7,1) : Precise pairings (red meats, roasts, mushrooms, pasta al ragù), detailed aromatic profile and service indicated at 16–18 °C.
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.
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione from Gaiole in Chianti, 100% Sangiovese from the vigneti del Castello di Brolio: designation and zone precisely named.
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.
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Three top-level distinctions: James Suckling 96, Wine Spectator 95 and Robert Parker 94, with the producer Ricasoli named.
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.
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…6 L large format at €328.52, i.e. €41.07 for the 75 cl, crossed-out price €403.81: consistent for a Gran Selezione rated 94–96.
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.
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Precise pairings (red meats, roasts, mushrooms, pasta al ragù), detailed aromatic profile and service indicated at 16–18 °C.
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.
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Ricasoli named and located at Castello di Brolio; steel fermentation at 24–27 °C, maceration 14–16 days, aging 22 months in 500 L casks, 30% new, plus 8 months.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Bolgheri Superiore DOC – Orne… | Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 192,15 € | 328,52 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 192,15 € | 41,07 € |
| Estate | Ornellaia | Ricasoli |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | high |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Bolgheri & Etruscan Coast | Chianti Classico |
| Price | More than 120 € | More than 120 € |
| Vintage | 2023 | 2022 |
| Estate | Ornellaia | Ricasoli |
| 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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