Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi, Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi DOCG – Geografico ou Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ?

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.

Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi…Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi DOCG appellation named with its sub-zone, Sangiovese as the sole grape variety, red fruit, spice and balsamic notes consistent with the appellation.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Rufina subzone named as DOCG, Sangiovese at 90% with Malvasia Nera and Colorino, galestro soil described: a clear Tuscan anchor, but 10% Merlot and Cabernet.

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

Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi…No award or guide mentioned and producer not documented by any text; simple absence of information, rating kept within the expected range.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Tre Bicchieri, 4 grappoli Bibenda, 3 stelle Veronelli, plus scores of 90 to 92 from Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator: high recognition.

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.

Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi…At €9.56 (crossed-out price €11.37) for a 2020 Chianti Riserva DOCG, the price remains moderate for the rank of the appellation.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…€15.37 for a Chianti Rufina Riserva awarded Tre Bicchieri, with a crossed-out price of €18.60: clearly below the usual price for this tier.

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

Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi…Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature indicated at 16-18 °C.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Pairs with red meats, game and aged cheeses, red fruit and spice profile, served at 16-18 °C: easy to match this riserva.

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.

Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi…Geografico producer named and located in the Colli Senesi, steel fermentation, extended maceration and at least 24 months of aging specified.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi named in Rufina, steel fermentation, wood aging and minimum 24 months specified; neither hand harvesting nor organic certification indicated.