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

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.

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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 – Antinori

Antinori · 30 à 60 €

8,0
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

53,69 € 67,89 €

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Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · 15 à 30 €

8,2
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

22,55 € 24,47 €

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The verdict

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

8,2 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…

  • brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2015 de Frescobaldi, Sangiovese Grosso élevé au moins cinq ans en chêne de Slavonie, primé par Veronelli et plusieurs 90

Choose Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori if…

  • you prioritise reconnaissance (8,4 vs 8,1) : Tre stelle Veronelli, 5 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling, Robert Parker and Wine Spectator at 90: several high-level distinctions.

Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité & terroir (8,2). Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso alone, named Montalcino zone: reference appellation expressed with precision.

Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…

  • you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,9 vs 8,6) : Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, zone Rufina en Toscane, Sangiovese seul ; le profil fruits rouges, violette et notes balsamiques est cohérent avec l'appellation.
  • your budget matters: from €23 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (7,7). James Suckling 93 pour 2020 et 92 pour 2021 ; Frescobaldi est nommé, mais aucune distinction de très haut niveau n'est mentionnée.

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 –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
TypicitéRecognitionRapportPolyvalenceProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,6
8,2
8,9
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 alone, named Montalcino zone: reference appellation expressed with precision.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, zone Rufina en Toscane, Sangiovese seul ; le profil fruits rouges, violette et notes balsamiques est cohérent avec l'appellation.

Recognition20 %editorial
8,1
8,4
7,7
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 –…Tre stelle Veronelli, 5 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling, Robert Parker and Wine Spectator at 90: several high-level distinctions.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…James Suckling 93 pour 2020 et 92 pour 2021 ; Frescobaldi est nommé, mais aucune distinction de très haut niveau n'est mentionnée.

Value for money25 %editorial
7,2
7,6
7,6
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 –…€53.69 instead of €67.89 for a multi-award-winning 2019 Brunello: consistent, even favorable, price for this level.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…À 22,55 € contre un prix barré de 24,47 €, ce Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG 2020 noté 93 par James Suckling se situe dans un prix cohérent pour son appellation.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
8,4
7,8
8,2
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 at 16-18°C: table use well framed.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Accords précis avec viandes rouges, gibier et fromages affinés ; température de service 16-18 °C et profil détaillé (fruits rouges, épices, notes balsamiques) facilitent le mariage.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
8,5
8,1
8,4
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 –…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 est nommé ; fermentation en acier, longue macération, élevage d'au moins 24 mois et affinage de trois mois en verre sont 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 –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
Recorded price108,64 € 130,66 €53,69 € 67,89 €22,55 € 24,47 €
Price per 75 cl108,64 €53,69 €22,55 €
EstateFrescobaldiAntinoriFrescobaldi
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scorehighhighhigh
ColorRedRedRed
AreaMontalcinoMontalcinoChianti Rufina & Pomino
Price60 à 120 €30 à 60 €15 à 30 €
Grape varietySangioveseSangioveseSangiovese
Vintage2017 et avant20192020
EstateFrescobaldiAntinoriFrescobaldi
Bouteille ou coffretWinesWinesWines
8,1
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €109 / btl
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8,0
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinorifrom €54 / btl
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8,2
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €23 / btl
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