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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori, Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ou Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari ?

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 à 60 €

8,0
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

35,90 € 39,13 €

B

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori

Antinori · 30 à 60 €

8,0
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

53,69 € 67,89 €

Our verdict
C

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · 15 à 30 €

8,4
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

15,37 € 18,60 €

D

Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari

ColleMassari · 15 à 30 €

7,8
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

17,54 € 22,17 €

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 – Fattoria dei Barbi (8,0), Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori (8,0) et Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari (7,8). Chianti Rufina Riserva de Frescobaldi à 90% Sangiovese, sous-zone Rufina nommée, primé Tre Bicchieri et affiné 24 mois minimum, à 15,37 €. Limite : 10% de Merlot et Cabernet Sauvignon et bio non précisée.

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

Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,6). Brunello at €35.90 instead of €39.13: price consistent with the appellation and the awards displayed, without being significantly below the usual price.

Choose Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori if…

  • brunello di Montalcino 2019 d'Antinori, Sangiovese Grosso du domaine Pian delle Vigne, élevé au moins cinq ans et distingué par Veronelli, Bibenda et trois guides à 90

Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,6). €53.69 instead of €67.89 for a multi-award-winning 2019 Brunello: consistent, even favorable, price for this level.

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 rapport qualité/prix (8,4 vs 7,8) : 15,37 € pour un Chianti Rufina Riserva primé Tre Bicchieri, avec prix barré à 18,60 € : nettement sous le prix habituel de ce rang.
  • you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,6 vs 8,2) : Sous-zone Rufina nommée en DOCG, Sangiovese à 90% avec Malvasia Nera et Colorino, sol galestro décrit : ancrage toscan net, mais 10% Merlot et Cabernet.
  • you care about cabernet, merlot et colorino: amenities that only this listing mentions

Choose Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari if…

  • you care about ciliegiolo et canaiolo: amenities that only this listing mentions

Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité & terroir (7,6). Montecucco DOC appellation located in Grosseto, blend with majority Sangiovese along with Canaiolo and Ciliegiolo, Tuscan grape varieties consistent with the zone.

Reliability high / medium : 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 –…Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…
TypicitéRecognitionRapportPolyvalenceProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,2
8,2
8,6
7,6
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 alone, named Montalcino zone: reference appellation expressed with precision.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Sous-zone Rufina nommée en DOCG, Sangiovese à 90% avec Malvasia Nera et Colorino, sol galestro décrit : ancrage toscan net, mais 10% Merlot et Cabernet.

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.

Recognition20 %editorial
8,4
8,4
8,6
8,2
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 –…Tre stelle Veronelli, 5 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling, Robert Parker and Wine Spectator at 90: several high-level distinctions.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Tre Bicchieri, 4 grappoli Bibenda, 3 stelle Veronelli, plus notes 90 à 92 chez Suckling, Parker et Wine Spectator : reconnaissance élevée.

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

Value for money25 %editorial
7,6
7,6
8,4
7,8
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 –…€53.69 instead of €67.89 for a multi-award-winning 2019 Brunello: consistent, even favorable, price for this level.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…15,37 € pour un Chianti Rufina Riserva primé Tre Bicchieri, avec prix barré à 18,60 € : nettement sous le prix habituel de ce rang.

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.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
7,8
7,8
8,1
7,4
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 at 16-18°C: table use well framed.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Accords viandes rouges, gibier et fromages affinés, profil fruits rouges et épices, service à 16-18 °C : de quoi marier facilement ce riserva.

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

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
7,9
8,1
7,9
7,7
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 –…Antinori named, Pian delle Vigne estate located in Montalcino, fermentation in steel, long maceration and aging of at least five years.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi nommé en Rufina, fermentation en acier, affinage en bois et minimum 24 mois précisés ; ni vendanges manuelles ni bio indiquées.

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

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 –…Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…
Recorded price35,90 € 39,13 €53,69 € 67,89 €15,37 € 18,60 €17,54 € 22,17 €
Price per 75 cl35,90 €53,69 €15,37 €17,54 €
EstateFattoria dei BarbiAntinoriFrescobaldiColleMassari
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scorehighhighhighmedium
ColorRedRedRedRed
AreaMontalcinoMontalcinoChianti Rufina & PominoMaremma & Montecucco
Price30 à 60 €30 à 60 €15 à 30 €15 à 30 €
Grape varietySangioveseSangiovesenot specifiednot specified
Vintage2020201920232021
EstateFattoria dei BarbiAntinoriFrescobaldiColleMassari
Bouteille ou coffretWinesWinesWinesWines
Originnot specifiednot specifiednot specifiedMaremma wines
Sangiovesenot specifiednot specified Yes Yes
Cabernetnot specifiednot specified Yesnot specified
Merlotnot specifiednot specified Yesnot specified
Colorinonot specifiednot specified Yesnot specified
Malvasianot specifiednot specified Yesnot specified
Sauvignonnot specifiednot specified Yesnot specified
Ciliegiolonot specifiednot specifiednot specified Yes
Canaiolonot specifiednot specifiednot specified Yes
8,0
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbifrom €36 / btl
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8,0
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinorifrom €54 / btl
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8,4
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €15 / btl
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7,8
Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassarifrom €18 / btl
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