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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Camigliano, Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ou Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ?

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 – Fattoria dei Barbi

Fattoria dei Barbi · 30 to 60 €

8,0
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

35,90 € 39,13 €

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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Camigliano

Camigliano · €30 to €60

8,0
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

30,96 € 36,82 €

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Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · €60 to €120

8,1
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

70,28 € 85,76 €

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Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · €15 to €30

8,2
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

22,55 € 24,47 €

The verdict

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi and Chianti Rufina Riserva 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 – Fattoria dei Barbi if…

  • Brunello di Montalcino 2020 from Fattoria dei Barbi, Sangiovese Grosso, aged at least 5 years and distinguished with 3 bicchieri, Veronelli and Bibenda

Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité & terroir (8,2). Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation, Montalcino zone and Sangiovese Grosso named; ruby color and aromas of red fruits, leather, tobacco consistent with the appellation.

Choose Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Camigliano if…

  • you care about agriculture biologique: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it

Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité & terroir (8,2). Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso, zone de Montalcino nommée : appellation de référence exprimée avec précision.

Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…

  • Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG from Frescobaldi, Sangiovese aged at least 24 months, awarded by Gambero Rosso, Veronelli, Bibenda and several international guides

Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité & terroir (8,2). Appellation Chianti Rufina DOCG et sous-zone Rufina nommées, sangiovese seul cépage, notes de fruits rouges, épices et balsamique cohérentes avec l'appellation.

Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…

  • you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,9 vs 8,2) : Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, zone Rufina en Toscane, Sangiovese seul ; le profil fruits rouges, violette et notes balsamiques est cohérent avec l'appellation.
  • you prioritise polyvalence à table (8,2 vs 7,8) : 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.
  • your budget matters: from €23 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

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.

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 –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
TypicitéRecognitionRapportPolyvalenceProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,2
8,2
8,2
8,9
Why these ratings?

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG appellation, Montalcino zone and Sangiovese Grosso named; ruby color and aromas of red fruits, leather, tobacco consistent with the appellation.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso, zone de Montalcino nommée : appellation de référence exprimée avec précision.

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.

Recognition20 %editorial
8,4
8,4
8,6
7,7
Why these ratings?

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Several awards named: 3 bicchieri, 3 stelle Veronelli, 4 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling 90, Robert Parker 90, Wine Spectator 90.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…2 bicchieri, 3 stelle Veronelli, 3 viti, 4 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling, Parker et Wine Spectator 90 : distinctions nombreuses et nommées.

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.

Value for money25 %editorial
7,6
7,6
7,8
7,6
Why these ratings?

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello at €35.90 instead of €39.13: price consistent with the appellation and the awards displayed, without being significantly below the usual price.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello 2019 à 30,96 € au lieu de 36,82 € : prix modéré pour l'appellation, sous son prix habituel de rang.

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.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
7,8
7,8
7,6
8,2
Why these ratings?

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18 °C indicated.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18 °C indicated.

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.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
7,9
8,3
8,3
8,4
Why these ratings?

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Fattoria dei Barbi named and located in Montalcino; fermentation in steel, long maceration and aging of at least 5 years specified.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Camigliano nommé et situé à Montalcino, fermentation en acier, longue macération, élevage d'au moins 5 ans, bio mentionné.

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.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

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

CriterionBrunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
Recorded price35,90 € 39,13 €30,96 € 36,82 €70,28 € 85,76 €22,55 € 24,47 €
Price per 75 cl35,90 €30,96 €17,57 €22,55 €
EstateFattoria dei BarbiCamiglianoFrescobaldiFrescobaldi
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scorehighhighhighhigh
ColorRedRedRedRed
AreaMontalcinoMontalcinoChianti Rufina & PominoChianti Rufina & Pomino
Price30 à 60 €30 à 60 €60 à 120 €15 à 30 €
Grape varietySangioveseSangioveseSangioveseSangiovese
Vintage2020201920232020
EstateFattoria dei BarbiCamiglianoFrescobaldiFrescobaldi
Bouteille ou coffretWinesWinesWinesWines
Organic farmingnot specified Yesnot specifiednot specified
8,0
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbifrom €36 / btl
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8,0
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Camiglianofrom €31 / 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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