ACarmignano DOCG – Tenuta di Artimino
Tenuta di Artimino · €15 to €30
reliability medium
17,57 € 19,77 €
BChianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi
Frescobaldi · €15 to €30
reliability high
15,37 € 18,60 €
The verdict
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi takes the lead
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi scores 8,4/10, ahead of Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di Artimino (7,3). Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina Riserva at 90% Sangiovese, named Rufina subzone, awarded Tre Bicchieri and aged a minimum of 24 months, at €15.37. Limitations: 10% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, and organic status not specified.
Choose Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di Artimino if…
- you care about canaiolo: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,0). No award or guide mentioned; the producer Tenuta di Artimino is named but no distinction is attested in the texts.
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 reconnaissance (8,6 vs 6,0) : Tre Bicchieri, 4 grappoli Bibenda, 3 stelle Veronelli, plus scores of 90 to 92 from Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator: high recognition.
- you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,6 vs 7,6) : 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.
- you care about merlot, colorino et malvasia: amenities that only this listing mentions
Reliability medium / 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?
Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di A…Carmignano DOCG named, Carmignano area specified, blend of Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon-Canaiolo consistent with the appellation; profile of red fruit, spice, balsamic notes.
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.
Why these ratings?
Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di A…No award or guide mentioned; the producer Tenuta di Artimino is named but no distinction is attested in the texts.
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.
Why these ratings?
Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di A…At €17.57 (crossed-out price €19.77) for a Carmignano DOCG, the price remains moderate for the appellation described, with no distinction or riserva mention.
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.
Why these ratings?
Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di A…Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature indicated at 16-18 °C; nothing about aging potential.
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.
Why these ratings?
Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di A…Estate named and located in Carmignano, steel fermentation and wood aging of 12 to 18 months specified; neither hand harvesting nor organic mentioned.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi named in Rufina, steel fermentation, wood aging and minimum 24 months specified; neither hand harvesting nor organic certification indicated.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Carmignano DOCG – Tenuta di A… | Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 17,57 € | 15,37 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 17,57 € | 15,37 € |
| Estate | Tenuta di Artimino | Frescobaldi |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | high |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Carmignano & Prato | Chianti Rufina & Pomino |
| Price | €15 to €30 | €15 to €30 |
| Estate | Tenuta di Artimino | Frescobaldi |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Vintage | not specified | 2023 |
| Sangiovese | Yes | Yes |
| Cabernet | Yes | Yes |
| Canaiolo | Yes | not specified |
| Sauvignon | Yes | Yes |
| Merlot | not specified | Yes |
| Colorino | not specified | Yes |
| Malvasia | not specified | Yes |
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