ABrunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi
Frescobaldi · €60 to €120
reliability high
108,64 € 130,66 €
BBrunello di Montalcino DOCG – Camigliano
Camigliano · €30 to €60
reliability high
30,96 € 36,82 €
The verdict
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi and Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Camigliano 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 – Camigliano if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (7,6 vs 7,2) : Brunello 2019 at €30.96 instead of €36.82: moderate price for the appellation, below its usual price for its rank.
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,4 vs 8,1) : 2 bicchieri, 3 Veronelli stars, 3 viti, 4 Bibenda bunches, James Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator 90: numerous and named distinctions.
- 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, Sangiovese Grosso, Montalcino zone named: reference appellation expressed precisely.
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 –…2 bicchieri, 3 Veronelli stars, 3 viti, 4 Bibenda bunches, James Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator 90: numerous and named distinctions.
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 2019 at €30.96 instead of €36.82: moderate price for the appellation, below its usual price for its rank.
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.
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 –…Camigliano named and located in Montalcino, steel fermentation, long maceration, aging of at least 5 years, organic mentioned.
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 –… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 108,64 € | 30,96 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 108,64 € | 30,96 € |
| Estate | Frescobaldi | Camigliano |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | high |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Montalcino | Montalcino |
| Price | 60 à 120 € | 30 à 60 € |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2017 et avant | 2019 |
| Estate | Frescobaldi | Camigliano |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Organic farming | not specified | Yes |
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