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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi, Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ou Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori ?
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.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi
Frescobaldi · €60 to €120
reliability high
108,64 € 130,66 €
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi
Frescobaldi · €15 to €30
reliability high
15,37 € 18,60 €
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori
Antinori · Less than 15 €
reliability high
12,81 € 16,17 €
The verdict
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi takes the lead
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi scores 8,4/10, ahead of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi (8,1) et Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori (7,8). Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina Riserva at 90% Sangiovese, named Rufina subzone, awarded Tre Bicchieri and aged a minimum of 24 months, at €15.37. Limitations: 10% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, and organic status not specified.
Choose Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi if…
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,5 vs 8,1) : Frescobaldi named and located in Montalcino; fermentation in steel, long maceration of about four weeks and aging of at least five years in oak.
- you prioritise polyvalence à table (8,4 vs 8,1) : Precise and varied pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses, pasta, stew), described aromatic profile and recommended serving at 16-18 °C.
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 want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,4), level with or ahead on typicité & terroir, reconnaissance et rapport qualité/prix
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,6 vs 8,1) : Tre Bicchieri, 4 grappoli Bibenda, 3 stelle Veronelli, plus scores of 90 to 92 from Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator: high recognition.
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,4 vs 7,9) : €15.37 for a Chianti Rufina Riserva awarded Tre Bicchieri, with a crossed-out price of €18.60: clearly below the usual price for this tier.
- you care about sangiovese, cabernet et merlot: amenities that only this listing mentions
Its weak point in this head-to-head: producteur & vinification (7,9). Frescobaldi named in Rufina, steel fermentation, wood aging and minimum 24 months specified; neither hand harvesting nor organic certification indicated.
Choose Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori if…
- your budget matters: from €13 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité & terroir (7,6). Rosso di Montepulciano DOC named with Sangiovese and the Montepulciano area; red fruit, spice and floral profile consistent with the appellation.
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.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Rufina subzone named as DOCG, Sangiovese at 90% with Malvasia Nera and Colorino, galestro soil described: a clear Tuscan anchor, but 10% Merlot and Cabernet.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Rosso di Montepulciano DOC named with Sangiovese and the Montepulciano area; red fruit, spice and floral profile consistent with the appellation.
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 –…Tre Bicchieri, 4 grappoli Bibenda, 3 stelle Veronelli, plus scores of 90 to 92 from Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator: high recognition.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Two named distinctions: 2 stars Veronelli and Wine Spectator 90, held by Antinori La Braccesca; recognized level but not the highest.
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 –…€15.37 for a Chianti Rufina Riserva awarded Tre Bicchieri, with a crossed-out price of €18.60: clearly below the usual price for this tier.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…At €12.81 instead of €16.17, this award-winning Rosso di Montepulciano DOC (2 stars Veronelli, 90 Wine Spectator) sits below the 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.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Pairs with red meats, game and aged cheeses, red fruit and spice profile, served at 16-18 °C: easy to match this riserva.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Precise pairings with red meats, salumi and aged cheeses; red fruit, spice and floral profile described, service at 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.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi named in Rufina, steel fermentation, wood aging and minimum 24 months specified; neither hand harvesting nor organic certification indicated.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Antinori La Braccesca, an estate located in Montepulciano: steel tank fermentation, skin maceration and aging of 6 to 12 months specified.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –… | Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –… | Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 108,64 € | 15,37 € | 12,81 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 108,64 € | 15,37 € | 12,81 € |
| Estate | Frescobaldi | Frescobaldi | Antinori |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | high |
| Color | Red | Red | Red |
| Area | Montalcino | Chianti Rufina & Pomino | Montepulciano |
| Price | 60 à 120 € | 15 à 30 € | Under €15 |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | not specified | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2017 et avant | 2023 | 2024 |
| Estate | Frescobaldi | Frescobaldi | Antinori |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines | Wines |
| Sangiovese | not specified | Yes | not specified |
| Cabernet | not specified | Yes | not specified |
| Merlot | not specified | Yes | not specified |
| Colorino | not specified | Yes | not specified |
| Malvasia | not specified | Yes | not specified |
| Sauvignon | not specified | Yes | not specified |
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