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Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori, 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 · 60 à 120 €

8,0
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

63,41 € 77,77 €

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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

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · 60 à 120 €

8,1
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

70,28 € 85,76 €

The verdict

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi takes the lead

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi scores 8,4/10, ahead of Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi (8,1), Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi (8,0) et Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Antinori (8,0). 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 DOCG de Fattoria dei Barbi, Sangiovese Grosso, élevé au moins 5 ans dont 2 en bois et distingué par plusieurs guides

Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,6). At €63.41 instead of €77.77, the price remains consistent with a Brunello DOCG distinguished by several guides.

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 sangiovese, cabernet et merlot: amenities that only this listing mentions

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

Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,8). 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.

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
8,6
8,2
Why these ratings?

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso and the Montalcino zone named: reference appellation expressed with precision.

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.

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.

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

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Multiple distinctions: 5 bunches Bibenda, 4 vines, 2 glasses, James Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator at 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.

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.

Value for money25 %editorial
7,6
7,6
8,4
7,8
Why these ratings?

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…At €63.41 instead of €77.77, the price remains consistent with a Brunello DOCG distinguished by several guides.

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.

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.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
7,8
7,8
8,1
7,6
Why these ratings?

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Precise 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.

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.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
8,3
8,1
7,9
8,3
Why these ratings?

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Fattoria dei Barbi named, fermentation in steel, long maceration and aging of at least 5 years including 2 in wood 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.

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”.

CriterionBrunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
Recorded price63,41 € 77,77 €53,69 € 67,89 €15,37 € 18,60 €70,28 € 85,76 €
Price per 75 cl63,41 €53,69 €15,37 €17,57 €
EstateFattoria dei BarbiAntinoriFrescobaldiFrescobaldi
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scorehighhighhighhigh
ColorRedRedRedRed
AreaMontalcinoMontalcinoChianti Rufina & PominoChianti Rufina & Pomino
Price60 à 120 €30 à 60 €15 à 30 €60 à 120 €
Grape varietySangioveseSangiovesenot specifiedSangiovese
Vintage2020201920232023
EstateFattoria dei BarbiAntinoriFrescobaldiFrescobaldi
Bouteille ou coffretWinesWinesWinesWines
Sangiovesenot specifiednot specified Yesnot specified
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
8,0
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbifrom €63 / 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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8,1
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €70 / btl
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