Duel · Wines · 2 addresses
Carmignano Riserva DOCG – Artimino ou Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli ?
Two 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.
ACarmignano Riserva DOCG – Artimino
Artimino · €30 to €60
reliability medium
53,36 € 59,55 €
BChianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli
Ricasoli · Over 120 €
reliability high
328,52 € 403,81 €
The verdict
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli takes the lead
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli scores 8,1/10, ahead of Carmignano Riserva DOCG – Artimino (7,3). 100% Sangiovese Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from Castello di Brolio in Gaiole, rated 94–96 by three guides and sold in a 6 L format. Only drawback: the price of €41.07 for the 75 cl remains high for a trial purchase.
Choose Carmignano Riserva DOCG – Artimino if…
- you care about sangiovese, cabernet et sauvignon: amenities that only this listing mentions
- your budget matters: from €53 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
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 Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,1), level with or ahead on typicité & terroir, reconnaissance et rapport qualité/prix
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,6 vs 6,0) : Three top-level distinctions: James Suckling 96, Wine Spectator 95 and Robert Parker 94, with the producer Ricasoli named.
- you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,2 vs 7,8) : Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione from Gaiole in Chianti, 100% Sangiovese from the vigneti del Castello di Brolio: designation and zone precisely named.
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 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.
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.
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.
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Three top-level distinctions: James Suckling 96, Wine Spectator 95 and Robert Parker 94, with the producer Ricasoli named.
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.
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.
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.
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Precise pairings (red meats, roasts, mushrooms, pasta al ragù), detailed aromatic profile and service indicated at 16–18 °C.
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.
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.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Carmignano Riserva DOCG – Art… | Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 53,36 € | 328,52 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 26,68 € | 41,07 € |
| Estate | Artimino | Ricasoli |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | high |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Carmignano & Prato | Chianti Classico |
| Price | €30 to €60 | More than 120 € |
| Estate | Artimino | Ricasoli |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Grape variety | not specified | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | not specified | 2022 |
| Sangiovese | Yes | not specified |
| Cabernet | Yes | not specified |
| Sauvignon | Yes | not specified |
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