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Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilliano, Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi ou Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ?

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 – Lilliano

Lilliano · 15 à 30 €

7,9
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

18,03 € 20,07 €

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Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi

Fontodi · 30 à 60 €

8,0
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

30,80 € 35,70 €

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Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · 15 à 30 €

8,2
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

22,55 € 24,47 €

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The verdict

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi and Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi neck and neck

8,2 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 – Lilliano if…

  • your budget matters: from €18 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité & terroir (8,1). Chianti Classico DOCG from the Chianti Classico zone, Sangiovese and notes of red fruits, spices and flowers: terroir and grape variety named, consistent profile.

Choose Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodi if…

  • you care about agriculture biologique: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it

Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité & terroir (8,2). Chianti Classico DOCG, zone Chianti Classico en Toscane, sangiovese : appellation et cépage nommés avec précision, robe rubino et fruits rouges cohérents.

Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…

  • you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,9 vs 8,2) : Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, zone Rufina en Toscane, Sangiovese seul ; le profil fruits rouges, violette et notes balsamiques est cohérent avec l'appellation.

Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (7,7). James Suckling 93 pour 2020 et 92 pour 2021 ; Frescobaldi est nommé, mais aucune distinction de très haut niveau n'est mentionnée.

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 – Lilli…Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
TypicitéRecognitionRapportPolyvalenceProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,1
8,2
8,9
Why these ratings?

Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…Chianti Classico DOCG from the Chianti Classico zone, Sangiovese and notes of red fruits, spices and flowers: terroir and grape variety named, consistent profile.

Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Chianti Classico DOCG, zone Chianti Classico en Toscane, sangiovese : appellation et cépage nommés avec précision, robe rubino et fruits rouges cohérents.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, zone Rufina en Toscane, Sangiovese seul ; le profil fruits rouges, violette et notes balsamiques est cohérent avec l'appellation.

Recognition20 %editorial
8,2
8,4
7,7
Why these ratings?

Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…Awards named with their level: 2 stelle Veronelli, 3 bicchieri and 4 grappoli Bibenda, a cluster of recognized distinctions.

Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Trois bicchieri, trois stelle Veronelli, quatre grappoli Bibenda, plus James Suckling, Robert Parker et Wine Spectator à 90 : distinctions nombreuses et nommées.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…James Suckling 93 pour 2020 et 92 pour 2021 ; Frescobaldi est nommé, mais aucune distinction de très haut niveau n'est mentionnée.

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

Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…€18.03 for a distinguished Chianti Classico DOCG, with a crossed-out price of €20.07: moderate price and real discount for this rank.

Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…30,80 € au lieu de 35,70 € pour un Chianti Classico DOCG primé : prix cohérent avec l'appellation, sans être nettement en dessous de son rang.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…À 22,55 € contre un prix barré de 24,47 €, ce Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG 2020 noté 93 par James Suckling se situe dans un prix cohérent pour son appellation.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
8,1
7,8
8,2
Why these ratings?

Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…Precise pairings (carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati) and serving at 16-18 °C, with a profile of red fruits and spices described.

Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Accords précis (carni rosse, selvaggina, formaggi stagionati), profil frutti rossi, spezie, note floreali et service à 16-18°C : de quoi servir facilement.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Accords précis avec viandes rouges, gibier et fromages affinés ; température de service 16-18 °C et profil détaillé (fruits rouges, épices, notes balsamiques) facilitent le mariage.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
7,6
8,3
8,4
Why these ratings?

Chianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…Lilliano named in Chianti Classico, fermentation in steel and maceration on skins, aging of at least 12 months; barrel type not specified.

Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Fontodi nommé et situé entre Greve et Panzano, bio mentionné, fermentation en acciaio, macerazione sur bucce et élevage minimum 12 mois : pratiques détaillées.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi est nommé ; fermentation en acier, longue macération, élevage d'au moins 24 mois et affinage de trois mois en verre sont précisés.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

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

CriterionChianti Classico DOCG – Lilli…Chianti Classico DOCG – Fonto…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
Recorded price18,03 € 20,07 €30,80 € 35,70 €22,55 € 24,47 €
Price per 75 cl18,03 €30,80 €22,55 €
EstateLillianoFontodiFrescobaldi
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scorehighhighhigh
ColorRedRedRed
AreaChianti ClassicoChianti ClassicoChianti Rufina & Pomino
Price15 à 30 €30 à 60 €15 à 30 €
Grape varietySangioveseSangioveseSangiovese
Vintage202420212020
EstateLillianoFontodiFrescobaldi
Bouteille ou coffretWinesWinesWines
Organic farmingnot specified Yesnot specified
7,9
Chianti Classico DOCG – Lillianofrom €18 / btl
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8,0
Chianti Classico DOCG – Fontodifrom €31 / btl
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8,2
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €23 / btl
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