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Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli, Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva - Risveglio 2020 - Colliforti or Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Riserva - Colliforti?

Three 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 Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli

Ricasoli · Over 120 €

8,1
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

328,52 € 403,81 €

B

Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva - Risveglio 2020 - Colliforti

Colliforti · €15 to €30

7,3
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

24,00 €

C

Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Riserva - Colliforti

Colliforti · €15 to €30

7,4
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

29,00 €

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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 Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Riserva - Colliforti (7,4) et Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva - Risveglio 2020 - Colliforti (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 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 6,2) : Three top-level distinctions: James Suckling 96, Wine Spectator 95 and Robert Parker 94, with the producer Ricasoli named.
  • you prioritise polyvalence à table (7,8 vs 7,4) : Precise pairings (red meats, roasts, mushrooms, pasta al ragù), detailed aromatic profile and service indicated at 16–18 °C.

Choose Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva - Risveglio 2020 - Colliforti if…

  • your budget matters: from €24 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,2). No distinction is mentioned in the awards and guides; the description cites a Rosso Award at the Merano WineFestival 2024 and a Gold Medal from Gilbert & Gaillard.

Choose Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Riserva - Colliforti if…

  • Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Riserva 2021 from Colliforti, organic, sourced from volcanic soils of Monte Amiata at 245 m and aged more than three years

Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,0). No distinction or guide mentioned; producer not cited in a reputation text: note of simple absence of information.

Reliability high / 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

Criterion by criterion

The 5 criteria of the score

Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva…Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Ri…
TypicityRecognitionValueVersatilityProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,2
7,6
8,2
Why these ratings?

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.

Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva…Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva from the Amiata area, vines at 245 m facing southwest, volcanic soil of sandstone, marl and calcareous clay; grape varieties not named.

Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Ri…Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Riserva from the Amiata, at least 90% Sangiovese, volcanic soils, sandstone, marl and clay at 245 m: precise anchoring.

Recognition20 %editorial
8,6
6,2
6,0
Why these ratings?

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

Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva…No distinction is mentioned in the awards and guides; the description cites a Rosso Award at the Merano WineFestival 2024 and a Gold Medal from Gilbert & Gaillard.

Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Ri…No distinction or guide mentioned; producer not cited in a reputation text: note of simple absence of information.

Value for money25 %editorial
7,4
7,2
7,1
Why these ratings?

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.

Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva…€24.00 for a Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva 2020 at 14.5% ABV, aged two years in barrels then twelve months in bottle: consistent with this rank.

Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Ri…29 € for an organic Montecucco Riserva of about 3,000 bottles and more than three years of aging: price consistent with this rank.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
7,8
7,4
7,4
Why these ratings?

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

Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva…Precise pairings with grilled or roasted red meats, game, slow-cooked brasati and aged cheeses; ripe fruit, spice and mineral profile described, with no serving temperature.

Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Ri…Red meats, game, braised dishes and aged cheeses, profile of ripe fruits, spices and fine tannins: varied pairings and described profile.

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

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.

Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva…Domaine Colliforti is named and located on Monte Amiata, converted to organic farming in 2020 and now certified, with manual harvesting, about two years in French oak barriques, then twelve…

Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Ri…Colliforti named and located on Monte Amiata, organic, manual harvest, 24 months in barriques then 12 months in bottle: detailed practices.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.

CriterionChianti Classico DOCG Gran Se…Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva…Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Ri…
Recorded price328,52 € 403,81 €24,00 €29,00 €
Price per 75 cl41,07 €24,00 €29,00 €
EstateRicasoliCollifortiColliforti
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scorehighmediummedium
ColorRedRedRed
AreaChianti ClassicoVal d'Orcia & Mont AmiataVal d'Orcia & Mont Amiata
PriceMore than 120 €€15 to €30€15 to €30
Grape varietySangiovesenot specifiedSangiovese
Vintage202220202021
EstateRicasoliCollifortiColliforti
Bottle or gift boxWinesWinesWines
Organic farmingnot specified Yes Yes
8,1
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasolifrom €329 / btl
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7,3
Montecucco Rosso DOC Riserva - Risveglio 2020 - Collifortifrom €24 / btl
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7,4
Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG Riserva - Collifortifrom €29 / btl
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