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Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi 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.

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Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi

Fontodi · €30 to €60

8,0
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

30,80 € 35,70 €

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Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli

Ricasoli · Over 120 €

8,1
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

328,52 € 403,81 €

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The verdict

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli and Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi neck and neck

8,1 versus 8,0: 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 – Fontodi if…

  • you care about agriculture biologique: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
  • your budget matters: from €31 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

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

Reliability 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

Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…
TypicityRecognitionValueVersatilityProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,2
8,2
Why these ratings?

Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Chianti Classico DOCG, Chianti Classico zone in Tuscany, Sangiovese: appellation and grape variety named precisely, ruby color and red fruit consistent.

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.

Recognition20 %editorial
8,4
8,6
Why these ratings?

Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Three bicchieri, three Veronelli stars, four Bibenda grappoli, plus James Suckling, Robert Parker and Wine Spectator at 90: numerous, named distinctions.

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

Value for money25 %editorial
7,6
7,4
Why these ratings?

Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…€30.80 instead of €35.70 for an award-winning Chianti Classico DOCG: price consistent with the appellation, without being clearly below its rank.

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.

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

Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), red fruit, spice and floral notes profile, and service at 16-18°C: easy to serve.

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Precise pairings (red meats, roasts, mushrooms, pasta al ragù), detailed aromatic profile and service indicated at 16–18 °C.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
8,3
8,4
Why these ratings?

Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Fontodi named and located between Greve and Panzano, organic mentioned, fermentation in stainless steel, maceration on the skins and aging of at least 12 months: practices detailed.

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”.

CriterionChianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…
Recorded price30,80 € 35,70 €328,52 € 403,81 €
Price per 75 cl30,80 €41,07 €
EstateFontodiRicasoli
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scorehighhigh
ColorRedRed
AreaChianti ClassicoChianti Classico
Price€30 to €60More than 120 €
Grape varietySangioveseSangiovese
Vintage20212022
EstateFontodiRicasoli
Bottle or gift boxWinesWines
Organic farming Yesnot specified
8,0
Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodifrom €31 / btl
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8,1
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasolifrom €329 / btl
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