Carmignano Riserva DOCG – Artimino, Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi, Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ou Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi ?

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 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.

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Appellation DOCG named precisely, Sangiovese grape and the Scansano (Grosseto) zone in Maremma: a clear terroir anchor, coherent red fruit profile.

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 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.

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Several distinctions: 3 viti 2020, 3 viti AIS and James Suckling 90 (2021), without reaching the very high level of 95 points or Tre Bicchieri.

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 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.

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…At €7.81, with a crossed-out price of €9.26, the bottle sits clearly below the usual price of a distinguished DOCG: a very favorable ratio.

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 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.

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Precise pairings (carni rosse, arrosti, aged cheeses), red fruit profile, spices and balsamic notes, served at 16-18 °C: a versatile wine.

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 Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi named in Rufina, steel fermentation, wood aging and minimum 24 months specified; neither hand harvesting nor organic certification indicated.

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

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Fattoria dei Barbi named and located in Scansano; stainless steel fermentation, skin maceration and aging of at least 1 year specified, without organic mention.