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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi ou Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Tenuta Casabianca ?

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.

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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · €60 to €120

8,1
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

108,64 € 130,66 €

B

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Tenuta Casabianca

Tenuta Casabianca · Under 15 €

7,4
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

8,16 € 9,36 €

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The verdict

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi takes the lead

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi scores 8,1/10, ahead of Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Tenuta Casabianca (7,4). Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2015 from Frescobaldi, Sangiovese Grosso aged at least five years in Slavonian oak, awarded by Veronelli and several 90s. At €108.64, the price remains high for a Brunello whose scores peak at 90.

Choose Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi if…

  • you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,1), level with or ahead on typicité & terroir, reconnaissance et rapport qualité/prix
  • you prioritise reconnaissance (8,1 vs 6,2) : 3 stelle Veronelli and 3 viti, plus 90s from Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator; real distinctions but scores that peak at 90.
  • you prioritise polyvalence à table (8,4 vs 7,4) : Precise and varied pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses, pasta, stew), described aromatic profile and recommended serving at 16-18 °C.

Choose Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Tenuta Casabianca if…

  • you care about vegan: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
  • your budget matters: from €8 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,2). No distinction or guide named; renowned producer not attested, the information is lacking rather than a real flaw.

Reliability high / medium : 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 –…Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – T…
TypicityRecognitionValueVersatilityProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,6
8,4
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.

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – T…Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG, Colli Senesi sub-zone and Sangiovese named: precise appellation and typical Tuscan grape, consistent red fruit notes.

Recognition20 %editorial
8,1
6,2
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.

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – T…No distinction or guide named; renowned producer not attested, the information is lacking rather than a real flaw.

Value for money25 %editorial
7,2
7,2
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.

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – T…37.5 cl at €8.16 (crossed out at €9.36), which amounts to €16.32 per 75 cl: a price consistent for a Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG without distinction.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
8,4
7,4
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.

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – T…Cited pairings (red meats, aged cheeses, Tuscan dishes), a red fruit-spice-floral profile and serving at 16-18°C: easy to pair.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
8,5
7,8
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.

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – T…Tenuta Casabianca named, located in the Colli Senesi; steel fermentation, minimum 6 months of aging, vegan wine mentioned; organic status not specified.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

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

CriterionBrunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – T…
Recorded price108,64 € 130,66 €8,16 € 9,36 €
Price per 75 cl108,64 €16,32 €
EstateFrescobaldiTenuta Casabianca
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scorehighmedium
ColorRedRed
AreaMontalcinoColli Senesi & Crete
Price€60 to €120Under €15
Grape varietySangioveseSangiovese
Vintage2017 and earliernot specified
EstateFrescobaldiTenuta Casabianca
Bottle or gift boxWinesWines
Vegannot specified Yes
8,1
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €109 / btl
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7,4
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Tenuta Casabiancafrom €8 / btl
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