AChardonnay Toscana IGT – Folonari
Folonari · Over 120 €
reliability medium
150,67 € 192,48 €
BToscana IGT – Folonari
Folonari · Over 120 €
reliability medium
144,88 € 167,26 €
The verdict
Toscana IGT – Folonari and Chardonnay Toscana IGT – Folonari neck and neck
6,8 versus 6,6: the gap is too small to separate them on the overall rating. The choice comes down to the criteria that matter to you, below.
Choose Chardonnay Toscana IGT – Folonari if…
- Chardonnay 100% from the 1983 vintage signed Folonari, from the Colline di Panzano in Chianti, with an evolved profile of chamomile, honey and cedar
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (5,8). €150.67 for an undistinguished white IGT Toscana, crossed-out price of €192.48: expensive for what is described.
Choose Toscana IGT – Folonari if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (6,5 vs 5,8) : At €144.88 for the 1.5 L format, i.e. €72.44 for 75 cl, a high price for an undistinguished white IGT, despite the crossed-out price of €167.26.
- you prioritise polyvalence à table (7,5 vs 7,2) : Detailed aromatic profile (chamomile, sage, dried tea, honey, lemon, mint) and precise pairings with fish, shellfish, white meats, cheeses; serve at 10-12 °C.
- your budget matters: from €145 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Reliability medium : ratings based on the file of each listing, not on a stay by our team · Ratings of the 20 October 2026 · Our rating method
Tosco's word
Folonari's Toscana IGT (6.8, €145) narrowly beats the Chardonnay Toscana IGT (6.6, €151): it is more affordable, rates better for value for money, and its food pairings are more precise. If your budget is tight or you want a white to pair with fish, shellfish or cheeses, go for it; the Chardonnay Toscana IGT, with its 12 months of barrel aging and 6 months of refinement, may appeal to anyone looking for a more sophisticated profile, accepting to pay more for an IGT without any documented distinction.
Tosco only cites facts from this head-to-head: ratings, criteria, prices, amenities. Text calculated once, checked by the code.
Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
Chardonnay Toscana IGT – Folo…IGT Toscana appellation and Colline di Panzano in Chianti zone named, but international Chardonnay grape with no described link to the local terroir.
Toscana IGT – FolonariChardonnay in Toscana IGT from Panzano in Chianti: named zone but international grape variety and generic appellation, with no link to the Chianti Classico terroir.
Why these ratings?
Chardonnay Toscana IGT – Folo…No award or guide mentioned; producer Folonari named, with no distinction attested in the texts.
Toscana IGT – FolonariNo award or guide mentioned, producer Folonari named without attested distinction: rating within the range of a mere absence.
Why these ratings?
Chardonnay Toscana IGT – Folo…€150.67 for an undistinguished white IGT Toscana, crossed-out price of €192.48: expensive for what is described.
Toscana IGT – FolonariAt €144.88 for the 1.5 L format, i.e. €72.44 for 75 cl, a high price for an undistinguished white IGT, despite the crossed-out price of €167.26.
Why these ratings?
Chardonnay Toscana IGT – Folo…Pairings specified (light dishes), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 10-12 °C: enough to choose the right moment.
Toscana IGT – FolonariDetailed aromatic profile (chamomile, sage, dried tea, honey, lemon, mint) and precise pairings with fish, shellfish, white meats, cheeses; serve at 10-12 °C.
Why these ratings?
Chardonnay Toscana IGT – Folo…Folonari estate located at Tenute del Cabreo, gentle pressing, fermentation in steel and wood, 12 months in barrels and 6 months of aging.
Toscana IGT – FolonariFolonari named and located at Panzano in Chianti, vinification in steel then wood, about 24 months in cask and bottle ageing: detailed practices.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Chardonnay Toscana IGT – Folo… | Toscana IGT – Folonari |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 150,67 € | 144,88 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 150,67 € | 72,44 € |
| Estate | Folonari | Folonari |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium |
| Color | White | White |
| Area | Chianti Classico | Chianti Classico |
| Price | More than 120 € | More than 120 € |
| Grape variety | Chardonnay | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2017 and earlier | 2017 and earlier |
| Estate | Folonari | Folonari |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
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