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Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli, Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari or Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Cantina Terenzi?
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.
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli
Ricasoli · Over 120 €
reliability high
328,52 € 403,81 €
Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari
ColleMassari · €15 to €30
reliability medium
17,54 € 22,17 €
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Cantina Terenzi
Cantina Terenzi · €15 to €30
reliability high
15,52 € 19,79 €
The verdict
Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli and Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari neck and neck
8,1 versus 7,8: 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 Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli if…
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,4 vs 7,7) : 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.
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,6 vs 8,2) : Three top-level distinctions: James Suckling 96, Wine Spectator 95 and Robert Parker 94, with the producer Ricasoli named.
Choose Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari if…
- you care about sangiovese, ciliegiolo et canaiolo: amenities that only this listing mentions
Its weak point in this head-to-head: producteur & vinification (7,7). ColleMassari named and located in Montecucco, fermentation in steel and aging of at least 24 months specified; organic not mentioned.
Choose Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Cantina Terenzi if…
- you prioritise polyvalence à table (8,1 vs 7,8) : Precise pairings: red meats, roasts, aged cheeses, game; profile of red fruits, spices, balsamic; serve at 16-18°C. Solid versatility.
- your budget matters: from €16 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (7,1). The 2 bicchieri distinction supports the recognition; Cantina Terenzi is named, but the level remains moderate and other guides are not specified.
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
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 Riserva DOC…Montecucco DOC appellation located in Grosseto, blend with majority Sangiovese along with Canaiolo and Ciliegiolo, Tuscan grape varieties consistent with the zone.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Morellino di Scansano DOCG, Sangiovese, Scansano/Grosseto area: precise appellation and grape variety, notes of red fruits, spices and balsamic consistent with the Maremma.
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 Riserva DOC…Three glasses from Gambero Rosso and four Bibenda vines: two recognized distinctions of good level for this appellation.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…The 2 bicchieri distinction supports the recognition; Cantina Terenzi is named, but the level remains moderate and other guides are not specified.
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 Riserva DOC…At €17.54 (crossed-out price €22.17) for a Rosso Riserva distinguished by two guides, the price remains moderate for this rank.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…At €15.52, with a crossed-out price of €19.79, this Morellino di Scansano DOCG 2023 and 2 bicchieri show a price consistent with the appellation.
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 Riserva DOC…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and recommended serving temperature of 16-18 °C.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Precise pairings: red meats, roasts, aged cheeses, game; profile of red fruits, spices, balsamic; serve at 16-18°C. Solid versatility.
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 Riserva DOC…ColleMassari named and located in Montecucco, fermentation in steel and aging of at least 24 months specified; organic not mentioned.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Cantina Terenzi, in Scansano (Grosseto), ferments in steel with maceration on the skins and ages for 6-12 months; organic not specified.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Chianti Classico DOCG Gran Se… | Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC… | Morellino di Scansano DOCG –… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 328,52 € | 17,54 € | 15,52 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 41,07 € | 17,54 € | 15,52 € |
| Estate | Ricasoli | ColleMassari | Cantina Terenzi |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | medium | high |
| Color | Red | Red | Red |
| Area | Chianti Classico | Maremma & Montecucco | Maremma & Montecucco |
| Price | More than 120 € | 15 à 30 € | 15 à 30 € |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | not specified | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2022 | 2021 | 2023 |
| Estate | Ricasoli | ColleMassari | Cantina Terenzi |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines | Wines |
| Origin | not specified | Maremma wines | Maremma wines |
| Sangiovese | not specified | Yes | not specified |
| Ciliegiolo | not specified | Yes | not specified |
| Canaiolo | not specified | Yes | not specified |
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