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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi, Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi, Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ou Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Cantina Terenzi ?

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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Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · 60 à 120 €

8,1
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

70,28 € 85,76 €

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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 €

D

Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Cantina Terenzi

Cantina Terenzi · 15 à 30 €

7,7
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

15,52 € 19,79 €

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

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 Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…

  • you prioritise reconnaissance (8,6 vs 8,1) : Trois bicchieri, trois stelle Veronelli, quatre grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling 90 et 92, Robert Parker 90, Wine Spectator 91 : plusieurs distinctions de haut niveau.

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.

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.

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.

Choose Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Cantina Terenzi if…

  • your budget matters: from €16 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (7,1). The 2 bicchieri distinction supports the recognition; Cantina Terenzi is named, but the level remains moderate and other guides are not specified.

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 –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…
TypicitéRecognitionRapportPolyvalenceProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,6
8,2
8,9
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.

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.

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Morellino di Scansano DOCG, Sangiovese, Scansano/Grosseto area: precise appellation and grape variety, notes of red fruits, spices and balsamic consistent with the Maremma.

Recognition20 %editorial
8,1
8,6
7,7
7,1
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 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.

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…The 2 bicchieri distinction supports the recognition; Cantina Terenzi is named, but the level remains moderate and other guides are not specified.

Value for money25 %editorial
7,2
7,8
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.

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.

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…At €15.52, with a crossed-out price of €19.79, this Morellino di Scansano DOCG 2023 and 2 bicchieri show a price consistent with the appellation.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
8,4
7,6
8,2
8,1
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 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.

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Precise pairings: red meats, roasts, aged cheeses, game; profile of red fruits, spices, balsamic; serve at 16-18°C. Solid versatility.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
8,5
8,3
8,4
7,7
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 Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi nommé, domaine Nipozzano situé à Rufina, fermentation en acier, macération prolongée et élevage d'au moins 24 mois précisés.

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Cantina Terenzi, in Scansano (Grosseto), ferments in steel with maceration on the skins and ages for 6-12 months; organic not specified.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

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

CriterionBrunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…
Recorded price108,64 € 130,66 €70,28 € 85,76 €22,55 € 24,47 €15,52 € 19,79 €
Price per 75 cl108,64 €17,57 €22,55 €15,52 €
EstateFrescobaldiFrescobaldiFrescobaldiCantina Terenzi
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scorehighhighhighhigh
ColorRedRedRedRed
AreaMontalcinoChianti Rufina & PominoChianti Rufina & PominoMaremma & Montecucco
Price60 à 120 €60 à 120 €15 à 30 €15 à 30 €
Grape varietySangioveseSangioveseSangioveseSangiovese
Vintage2017 et avant202320202023
EstateFrescobaldiFrescobaldiFrescobaldiCantina Terenzi
Bouteille ou coffretWinesWinesWinesWines
Originnot specifiednot specifiednot specifiedMaremma wines
8,1
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €109 / btl
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8,1
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €70 / btl
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8,2
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €23 / btl
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7,7
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Cantina Terenzifrom €16 / btl
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