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Carmignano Riserva DOCG – Artimino, Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grumarello) – Artimino, Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli 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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Carmignano Riserva DOCG – Artimino

Artimino · €30 to €60

7,3
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

53,36 € 59,55 €

B

Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grumarello) – Artimino

Artimino · €30 to €60

7,3
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

31,92 € 38,69 €

C

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli

Ricasoli · Over 120 €

8,1
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

328,52 € 403,81 €

Our verdict
D

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · €15 to €30

8,4
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
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 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli (8,1), Carmignano Riserva DOCG – Artimino (7,3) et Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grumarello) – 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 Riserva DOCG – Artimino if…

  • Carmignano Riserva DOCG from the Grumarello vineyard in Artimino, blend of 80% Sangiovese and Bordeaux varieties, aged 24 months in wood and sold in the large 1.5 L format at €26.68 per 75 cl

Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,0). No award or guide mentioned; the producer Artimino is named but without any attested reputation in the sources, which remains an absence of information.

Choose Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grumarello) – Artimino if…

  • Carmignano Riserva DOCG from the Artimino estate, blended from 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, aged 24 months in wood then 6 months in bottle

Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,2). No award or guide mentioned and producer not cited as renowned in a text: simple absence of information, rating kept within the expected range.

Choose Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli if…

  • Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, 100% Sangiovese from Castello di Brolio in Gaiole, scored 94-96 by three guides and sold in a 6 L format

Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,4). 6 L large format at €328.52, i.e. €41.07 for the 75 cl, crossed-out price €403.81: consistent for a Gran Selezione rated 94–96.

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 7,4) : €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.
  • you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,6 vs 8,2) : 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

Its weak point in this head-to-head: producteur & vinification (7,9). Frescobaldi named in Rufina, steel fermentation, wood aging and minimum 24 months specified; neither hand harvesting nor organic certification indicated.

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

Carmignano Riserva DOCG – Art…Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grum…Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
TypicityRecognitionValueVersatilityProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
7,8
7,8
8,2
8,6
Why these ratings?

Carmignano Riserva DOCG – Art…Carmignano Riserva DOCG appellation named, Grumarello vineyard located in Carmignano, blend of 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc consistent with the zone.

Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grum…Appellation Carmignano Riserva DOCG and the hills of Carmignano (province of Prato) named, blend 80% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione from Gaiole in Chianti, 100% Sangiovese from the vigneti del Castello di Brolio: designation and zone precisely named.

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.

Recognition20 %editorial
6,0
6,2
8,6
8,6
Why these ratings?

Carmignano Riserva DOCG – Art…No award or guide mentioned; the producer Artimino is named but without any attested reputation in the sources, which remains an absence of information.

Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grum…No award or guide mentioned and producer not cited as renowned in a text: simple absence of information, rating kept within the expected range.

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Three top-level distinctions: James Suckling 96, Wine Spectator 95 and Robert Parker 94, with the producer Ricasoli named.

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.

Value for money25 %editorial
7,2
7,2
7,4
8,4
Why these ratings?

Carmignano Riserva DOCG – Art…Large 1.5 L format at €53.36 (crossed-out price €59.55), i.e. €26.68 brought back to 75 cl: consistent price for a Carmignano Riserva DOCG with 24 months in wood.

Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grum…€31.92 for a Carmignano Riserva DOCG with 24 months in wood and 6 months in bottle, crossed-out price of €38.69: consistent with the appellation's standing, without being clearly below it.

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…6 L large format at €328.52, i.e. €41.07 for the 75 cl, crossed-out price €403.81: consistent for a Gran Selezione rated 94–96.

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.

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

Carmignano Riserva DOCG – Art…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile (violet, plum, vanilla, enveloping tannin) and serving temperature indicated between 18 and 20 °C.

Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grum…Specific food pairings (arrosti di carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati), detailed aromatic profile (violetta, prugna, vaniglia, tannini avvolgenti) and serving temperature of 16–18 °C indicated.

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Precise pairings (red meats, roasts, mushrooms, pasta al ragù), detailed aromatic profile and service 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.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
8,2
7,9
8,4
7,9
Why these ratings?

Carmignano Riserva DOCG – Art…Estate Tenuta di Artimino named and located, detailed winemaking: fermentation in steel, 15-20 day maceration, malolactic fermentation in wood, 24 months aging in wood then 6 months in bottle.

Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grum…Artimino estate named and located on the hills of Carmignano; precise winemaking: fermentation in steel, 15-20 days maceration, malolactic in wood, 24 months in wood and 6 months in bottle.

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Ricasoli named and located at Castello di Brolio; steel fermentation at 24–27 °C, maceration 14–16 days, aging 22 months in 500 L casks, 30% new, plus 8 months.

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”.

CriterionCarmignano Riserva DOCG – Art…Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grum…Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
Recorded price53,36 € 59,55 €31,92 € 38,69 €328,52 € 403,81 €15,37 € 18,60 €
Price per 75 cl26,68 €31,92 €41,07 €15,37 €
EstateArtiminoArtiminoRicasoliFrescobaldi
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scoremediummediumhighhigh
ColorRedRedRedRed
AreaCarmignano & PratoCarmignano & PratoChianti ClassicoChianti Rufina & Pomino
Price€30 to €60€30 to €60More than 120 €€15 to €30
EstateArtiminoArtiminoRicasoliFrescobaldi
Bottle or gift boxWinesWinesWinesWines
Grape varietynot specifiednot specifiedSangiovesenot specified
Vintagenot specifiednot specified20222023
Sangiovese Yes Yesnot specified Yes
Cabernet Yes Yesnot specified Yes
Sauvignon Yes Yesnot specified Yes
Merlotnot specifiednot specifiednot specified Yes
Colorinonot specifiednot specifiednot specified Yes
Malvasianot specifiednot specifiednot specified Yes
7,3
Carmignano Riserva DOCG – Artiminofrom €53 / btl
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7,3
Carmignano Riserva DOCG (Grumarello) – Artiminofrom €32 / btl
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8,1
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasolifrom €329 / btl
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8,4
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €15 / btl
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