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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Donatella Cinelli Colombini or Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori?
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.
ABrunello di Montalcino DOCG – Donatella Cinelli Colombini
Donatella Cinelli Colombini · €30 to €60
reliability high
57,81 € 68,59 €
BBrunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori
Antinori · 30 to 60 €
reliability high
53,69 € 67,89 €
The verdict
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Donatella Cinelli Colombini and Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori neck and neck
8,0 versus 8,0: 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 – Donatella Cinelli Colombini if…
- you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,6 vs 8,2) : DOCG Brunello di Montalcino, Sangiovese Grosso and the Montalcino zone are named, with a consistent profile of red fruits, spices and earthy notes.
- you prioritise polyvalence à table (8,1 vs 7,8) : Specific pairings (carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati), profile of red fruits, spices, earthy notes and serving at 16-18 °C.
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (7,4). James Suckling and Robert Parker rate this Brunello 90 points, i.e. recognized distinctions, without being peaks.
Choose Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori if…
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,4 vs 7,4) : Tre stelle Veronelli, 5 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling, Robert Parker and Wine Spectator at 90: several high-level distinctions.
- your budget matters: from €54 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
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
Tosco's word
Both Brunello 2019 wines score an identical 8.0, but they don't appeal to the same desires. Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori banks on recognition with its three Veronelli stars, 5 Bibenda grappoli and three guides at 90, for €54 a bottle, a slightly gentler price; choose it if you want a prestigious name and maximum distinctions. Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Donatella Cinelli Colombini, at €58, stands out for superior typicity (8.6) and stronger versatility at the table (8.1), with aging that includes oak barrels; it suits you better if you prioritize the taste profile and food pairings. In short, Antinori for the aura and value-for-recognition ratio, Cinelli Colombini for the terroir and the table, the gap remaining slim overall.
Tosco only cites facts from this head-to-head: ratings, criteria, prices, amenities. Text calculated once, checked by the code.
Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…DOCG Brunello di Montalcino, Sangiovese Grosso and the Montalcino zone are named, with a consistent profile of red fruits, spices and earthy notes.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso alone, named Montalcino zone: reference appellation expressed with precision.
Why these ratings?
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…James Suckling and Robert Parker rate this Brunello 90 points, i.e. recognized distinctions, without being peaks.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Tre stelle Veronelli, 5 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling, Robert Parker and Wine Spectator at 90: several high-level distinctions.
Why these ratings?
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…At €57.81 instead of €68.59, the 90-point DOCG Brunello remains consistent for its appellation, without being a bargain.
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…€53.69 instead of €67.89 for a multi-award-winning 2019 Brunello: consistent, even favorable, price for this level.
Why these ratings?
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Specific pairings (carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati), profile of red fruits, spices, earthy notes and 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.
Why these ratings?
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Donatella Cinelli Colombini named; fermentation in acciaio, macerazione lunga and ageing of at least five years, partly in oak barrels.
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.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –… | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 57,81 € | 53,69 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 57,81 € | 53,69 € |
| Estate | Donatella Cinelli Colombini | Antinori |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | high |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Montalcino | Montalcino |
| Price | 30 à 60 € | 30 à 60 € |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2019 | 2019 |
| Estate | Donatella Cinelli Colombini | Antinori |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
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