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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori ou Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ?

Four 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.

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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · 60 à 120 €

8,1
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

108,64 € 130,66 €

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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi

Fattoria dei Barbi · 60 à 120 €

8,0
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

63,41 € 77,77 €

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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori

Antinori · 30 à 60 €

8,0
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

53,69 € 67,89 €

D

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · 60 à 120 €

8,1
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

70,28 € 85,76 €

The verdict

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi and Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi neck and neck

8,1 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 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.

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 Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi if…

  • brunello di Montalcino DOCG de Fattoria dei Barbi, Sangiovese Grosso, élevé au moins 5 ans dont 2 en bois et distingué par plusieurs guides

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.

Choose Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori if…

  • your budget matters: from €54 / 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 at 16-18°C: table use well framed.

Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…

  • chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG de Frescobaldi, sangiovese élevé au moins 24 mois, primé par Gambero Rosso, Veronelli, Bibenda et plusieurs guides internationaux

Its weak point in this head-to-head: polyvalence à table (7,6). Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated; nothing about aging potential.

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

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
TypicitéRecognitionRapportPolyvalenceProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,6
8,2
8,2
8,2
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, Sangiovese Grosso and the Montalcino zone named: reference appellation expressed with precision.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso alone, named Montalcino zone: reference appellation expressed with precision.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Appellation Chianti Rufina DOCG et sous-zone Rufina nommées, sangiovese seul cépage, notes de fruits rouges, épices et balsamique cohérentes avec l'appellation.

Recognition20 %editorial
8,1
8,4
8,4
8,6
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 –…Multiple distinctions: 5 bunches Bibenda, 4 vines, 2 glasses, James Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator at 90.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Tre stelle Veronelli, 5 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling, Robert Parker and Wine Spectator at 90: several high-level distinctions.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Trois bicchieri, trois stelle Veronelli, quatre grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling 90 et 92, Robert Parker 90, Wine Spectator 91 : plusieurs distinctions de haut niveau.

Value for money25 %editorial
7,2
7,6
7,6
7,8
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 –…At €63.41 instead of €77.77, the price remains consistent with a Brunello DOCG distinguished by several guides.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…€53.69 instead of €67.89 for a multi-award-winning 2019 Brunello: consistent, even favorable, price for this level.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Grand format 3 L à 70,28 € au lieu de 85,76 €, soit 17,57 € les 75 cl : prix cohérent pour une riserva DOCG primée, sans être nettement sous son rang.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
8,4
7,8
7,8
7,6
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 –…Precise 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 at 16-18°C: table use well framed.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated; nothing about aging potential.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
8,5
8,3
8,1
8,3
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, fermentation in steel, long maceration and aging of at least 5 years including 2 in wood specified.

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.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi nommé, domaine Nipozzano situé à Rufina, fermentation en acier, macération prolongée et élevage d'au moins 24 mois précisés.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.

CriterionBrunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
Recorded price108,64 € 130,66 €63,41 € 77,77 €53,69 € 67,89 €70,28 € 85,76 €
Price per 75 cl108,64 €63,41 €53,69 €17,57 €
EstateFrescobaldiFattoria dei BarbiAntinoriFrescobaldi
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scorehighhighhighhigh
ColorRedRedRedRed
AreaMontalcinoMontalcinoMontalcinoChianti Rufina & Pomino
Price60 à 120 €60 à 120 €30 à 60 €60 à 120 €
Grape varietySangioveseSangioveseSangioveseSangiovese
Vintage2017 et avant202020192023
EstateFrescobaldiFattoria dei BarbiAntinoriFrescobaldi
Bouteille ou coffretWinesWinesWinesWines
8,1
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €109 / btl
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8,0
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbifrom €63 / btl
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8,0
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinorifrom €54 / btl
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8,1
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €70 / btl
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