Brunello di Montalcino DOCG – Camigliano ou Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ?

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Sangiovese Grosso, Montalcino zone named: reference appellation expressed precisely.

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

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…2 bicchieri, 3 Veronelli stars, 3 viti, 4 Bibenda bunches, James Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator 90: numerous and named distinctions.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Three bicchieri, three Veronelli stars, four Bibenda grappoli, James Suckling 90 and 92, Robert Parker 90, Wine Spectator 91: several top-level distinctions.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Brunello 2019 at €30.96 instead of €36.82: moderate price for the appellation, below its usual price for its rank.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Large 3 L format at €70.28 instead of €85.76, i.e. €17.57 per 75 cl: a price consistent with an award-winning DOCG riserva, without being markedly below its standing.

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.

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG –…Camigliano named and located in Montalcino, steel fermentation, long maceration, aging of at least 5 years, organic mentioned.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Named Frescobaldi, Nipozzano estate located in Rufina, steel fermentation, extended maceration and aging for at least 24 months specified.