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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi ou Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Camigliano ?
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.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi
Frescobaldi · 60 à 120 €
reliability high
108,64 € 130,66 €
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi
Fattoria dei Barbi · 30 à 60 €
reliability high
35,90 € 39,13 €
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Camigliano
Camigliano · 30 à 60 €
reliability high
30,96 € 36,82 €
The verdict
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi and Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi neck and neck
8,1 versus 8,0: 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 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi if…
- you prioritise polyvalence à table (8,4 vs 7,8) : Precise and varied pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses, pasta, stew), described aromatic profile and recommended serving at 16-18 °C.
- you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,6 vs 8,2) : Brunello di Montalcino DOCG named with the Sangiovese Grosso and the Montalcino zone; the aromas of red fruits and leather stick to the appellation.
Choose Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi if…
- brunello di Montalcino 2020 de Fattoria dei Barbi, Sangiovese Grosso, élevé au moins 5 ans et distingué par 3 bicchieri, Veronelli et Bibenda
Its weak point in this head-to-head: polyvalence à table (7,8). Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18 °C indicated.
Choose Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Camigliano if…
- you care about agriculture biologique: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
- your budget matters: from €31 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: polyvalence à table (7,8). Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18 °C indicated.
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?
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.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation, Montalcino zone and Sangiovese Grosso named; ruby color and aromas of red fruits, leather, tobacco consistent with the appellation.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso, zone de Montalcino nommée : appellation de référence exprimée avec précision.
Why these ratings?
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.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Several awards named: 3 bicchieri, 3 stelle Veronelli, 4 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling 90, Robert Parker 90, Wine Spectator 90.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…2 bicchieri, 3 stelle Veronelli, 3 viti, 4 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling, Parker et Wine Spectator 90 : distinctions nombreuses et nommées.
Why these ratings?
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.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello at €35.90 instead of €39.13: price consistent with the appellation and the awards displayed, without being significantly below the usual price.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello 2019 à 30,96 € au lieu de 36,82 € : prix modéré pour l'appellation, sous son prix habituel de rang.
Why these ratings?
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.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18 °C indicated.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18 °C indicated.
Why these ratings?
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.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Fattoria dei Barbi named and located in Montalcino; fermentation in steel, long maceration and aging of at least 5 years specified.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Camigliano nommé et situé à Montalcino, fermentation en acier, longue macération, élevage d'au moins 5 ans, bio mentionné.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –… | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –… | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 108,64 € | 35,90 € | 30,96 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 108,64 € | 35,90 € | 30,96 € |
| Estate | Frescobaldi | Fattoria dei Barbi | Camigliano |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | high |
| Color | Red | Red | Red |
| Area | Montalcino | Montalcino | Montalcino |
| Price | 60 à 120 € | 30 à 60 € | 30 à 60 € |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2017 et avant | 2020 | 2019 |
| Estate | Frescobaldi | Fattoria dei Barbi | Camigliano |
| Bouteille ou coffret | Wines | Wines | Wines |
| Organic farming | not specified | not specified | Yes |
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