AChianti Classico DOCG – Lilliano
Lilliano · Under €15
reliability medium
12,66 € 15,15 €
BMorellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi
Fattoria dei Barbi · Under €15
reliability medium
7,81 € 9,26 €
The verdict
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi and Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilliano neck and neck
8,2 versus 7,9: 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 Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilliano if…
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,8 vs 7,8) : Three top-level distinctions: 3 bicchieri, 2 stelle Veronelli and 4 grappoli Bibenda, in several well-known guides.
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,4). €25.32 for 75 cl (€12.66 for 37.5 cl, crossed out at €15.15): consistent price for a Chianti Classico DOCG distinguished by 3 bicchieri.
Choose Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,5 vs 7,4) : 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.
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (7,8 vs 7,1) : Fattoria dei Barbi named and located in Scansano; stainless steel fermentation, skin maceration and aging of at least 1 year specified, without organic mention.
- your budget matters: from €8 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (7,8). 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.
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
The Morellino from Fattoria dei Barbi at €8 is the choice for anyone who wants a DOCG firmly rooted in the Maremma without spending a fortune, with a score of 8.2 and a value-for-money rating of 8.5. The Chianti Classico from Lilliano, scored 7.9 but better recognized (3 bicchieri, 2 Veronelli stelle, 4 Bibenda grappoli), is better suited to anyone looking for a distinguished bottle for a red-meat table, at €13.
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Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…Chianti Classico DOCG in single-varietal Sangiovese, named Chianti Classico zone, profile of red fruits, spices and floral notes 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.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…Three top-level distinctions: 3 bicchieri, 2 stelle Veronelli and 4 grappoli Bibenda, in several well-known guides.
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.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…€25.32 for 75 cl (€12.66 for 37.5 cl, crossed out at €15.15): consistent price for a Chianti Classico DOCG distinguished by 3 bicchieri.
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.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…Food pairings with red meats, aged cheeses, Tuscan dishes and bistecca alla fiorentina, profile of red fruits and spices, serve at 16-18 °C.
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.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…Lilliano estate located in Chianti Classico, fermentation in steel and ageing of at least 12 months; organic and harvest not 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.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli… | Morellino di Scansano DOCG –… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 12,66 € | 7,81 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 25,32 € | 7,81 € |
| Estate | Lilliano | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Chianti Classico | Maremma & Montecucco |
| Price | Under €15 | Under €15 |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2022 | 2022 |
| Estate | Lilliano | Fattoria dei Barbi |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Origin | not specified | Maremma wines |
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