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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Camigliano ou Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ?
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 – Fattoria dei Barbi
Fattoria dei Barbi · 30 à 60 €
reliability high
35,90 € 39,13 €
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Camigliano
Camigliano · 30 à 60 €
reliability high
30,96 € 36,82 €
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi
Frescobaldi · 60 à 120 €
reliability high
70,28 € 85,76 €
The verdict
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi and Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi neck and neck
8,1 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 – Fattoria dei Barbi if…
- brunello di Montalcino 2020 de Fattoria dei Barbi, Sangiovese Grosso, élevé au moins 5 ans et distingué par 3 bicchieri, Veronelli et Bibenda
Choose Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Camigliano if…
- you care about agriculture biologique: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
- your budget matters: from €31 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…
- chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG de Frescobaldi, sangiovese élevé au moins 24 mois, primé par Gambero Rosso, Veronelli, Bibenda et plusieurs guides internationaux
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 –… | Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 35,90 € | 30,96 € | 70,28 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 35,90 € | 30,96 € | 17,57 € |
| Estate | Fattoria dei Barbi | Camigliano | Frescobaldi |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | high | high |
| Color | Red | Red | Red |
| Area | Montalcino | Montalcino | Chianti Rufina & Pomino |
| Price | 30 à 60 € | 30 à 60 € | 60 à 120 € |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2020 | 2019 | 2023 |
| Estate | Fattoria dei Barbi | Camigliano | Frescobaldi |
| Bouteille ou coffret | Wines | Wines | Wines |
| Organic farming | not specified | Yes | not specified |
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