Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Frescobaldi, Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari or Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG – Cantina Terenzi?

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.

Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…Montecucco DOC appellation located in Grosseto, blend with majority Sangiovese along with Canaiolo and Ciliegiolo, Tuscan grape varieties consistent with the zone.

Morellino di Scansano Riserva…DOCG Riserva, Sangiovese, Scansano area (Grosseto) named: precise appellation and grape variety, consistent red fruit and balsamic notes.

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.

Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…Three glasses from Gambero Rosso and four Bibenda vines: two recognized distinctions of good level for this appellation.

Morellino di Scansano Riserva…Three distinctions named with their level (2 bicchieri, 3 viti AIS, 4 grappoli Bibenda), but none reaches the guides' maximum level.

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.

Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…At €17.54 (crossed-out price €22.17) for a Rosso Riserva distinguished by two guides, the price remains moderate for this rank.

Morellino di Scansano Riserva…At €20.67 (crossed-out price €24.17) for a distinguished Morellino Riserva DOCG, the price remains consistent with the appellation's standing.

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.

Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and recommended serving temperature of 16-18 °C.

Morellino di Scansano Riserva…Pairings cited (red meats, game, aged cheeses), red fruit, spice and balsamic profile, serve at 16-18 °C: table use well framed.

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.

Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…ColleMassari named and located in Montecucco, fermentation in steel and aging of at least 24 months specified; organic not mentioned.

Morellino di Scansano Riserva…Cantina Terenzi named and located in Scansano; fermentation in steel, long maceration, minimum 24 months aging in French oak barriques.