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Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Camigliano, Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi DOCG – Geografico, Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ou Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ?

Four 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 Colli Senesi DOCG – Camigliano

Camigliano · Under €15

7,9
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

10,07 € 11,83 €

B

Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi DOCG – Geografico

Geografico · Under €15

7,3
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

9,56 € 11,37 €

C

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · €15 to €30

8,4
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

15,37 € 18,60 €

D

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · €15 to €30

8,2
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

22,55 € 24,47 €

The verdict

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

8,4 versus 8,2: 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 Colli Senesi DOCG – Camigliano 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: reconnaissance (6,3). You find no award or guide mentioned; Camigliano is named, but without any attested distinction.

Choose Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi DOCG – Geografico if…

  • your budget matters: from €10 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,2). No award or guide mentioned and producer not documented by any text; simple absence of information, rating kept within the expected range.

Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…

  • you prioritise reconnaissance (8,6 vs 7,7) : Tre Bicchieri, 4 grappoli Bibenda, 3 stelle Veronelli, plus scores of 90 to 92 from Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator: high recognition.
  • you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,4 vs 7,8) : €15.37 for a Chianti Rufina Riserva awarded Tre Bicchieri, with a crossed-out price of €18.60: clearly below the usual price for this tier.
  • you care about sangiovese, cabernet et merlot: amenities that only this listing mentions

Its weak point in this head-to-head: producteur & vinification (7,9). Frescobaldi named in Rufina, steel fermentation, wood aging and minimum 24 months specified; neither hand harvesting nor organic certification indicated.

Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…

  • you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,9 vs 8,6) : Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, Rufina zone in Tuscany, Sangiovese only; the profile of red fruit, violet and balsamic notes is consistent with the appellation.

Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (7,7). James Suckling 93 for 2020 and 92 for 2021; Frescobaldi is named, but no very high-level distinction is mentioned.

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 Colli Senesi DOCG – C…Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
TypicityRecognitionValueVersatilityProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,6
7,8
8,6
8,9
Why these ratings?

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – C…You find the Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG appellation, Sangiovese and the Colli Senesi zone; the red fruit, spice and floral profile is consistent.

Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi…Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi DOCG appellation named with its sub-zone, Sangiovese as the sole grape variety, red fruit, spice and balsamic notes consistent with the appellation.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Rufina subzone named as DOCG, Sangiovese at 90% with Malvasia Nera and Colorino, galestro soil described: a clear Tuscan anchor, but 10% Merlot and Cabernet.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, Rufina zone in Tuscany, Sangiovese only; the profile of red fruit, violet and balsamic notes is consistent with the appellation.

Recognition20 %editorial
6,3
6,2
8,6
7,7
Why these ratings?

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – C…You find no award or guide mentioned; Camigliano is named, but without any attested distinction.

Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi…No award or guide mentioned and producer not documented by any text; simple absence of information, rating kept within the expected range.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Tre Bicchieri, 4 grappoli Bibenda, 3 stelle Veronelli, plus scores of 90 to 92 from Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator: high recognition.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…James Suckling 93 for 2020 and 92 for 2021; Frescobaldi is named, but no very high-level distinction is mentioned.

Value for money25 %editorial
7,8
7,6
8,4
7,6
Why these ratings?

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – C…At €10.07, with a crossed-out price of €11.83, you have a moderately priced organic Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG; the absence of any distinction limits its standing.

Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi…At €9.56 (crossed-out price €11.37) for a 2020 Chianti Riserva DOCG, the price remains moderate for the rank of the appellation.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…€15.37 for a Chianti Rufina Riserva awarded Tre Bicchieri, with a crossed-out price of €18.60: clearly below the usual price for this tier.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…At €22.55 versus a crossed-out price of €24.47, this Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG 2020 rated 93 by James Suckling sits at a price consistent with its appellation.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
8,2
7,4
8,1
8,2
Why these ratings?

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – C…You can serve it with red meats, aged cheeses, pasta with tomato sauce; red fruit, spice and floral profile, served at 16-18°C.

Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi…Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature indicated at 16-18 °C.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Pairs with red meats, game and aged cheeses, red fruit and spice profile, served at 16-18 °C: easy to match this riserva.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Precise pairings with red meats, game and aged cheeses; serving temperature of 16-18 °C and detailed profile (red fruit, spices, balsamic notes) facilitate the match.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
8,7
7,2
7,9
8,4
Why these ratings?

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – C…You have Camigliano named in Colli Senesi; steel fermentation, skin maceration, aging of at least 6 months and organic are specified.

Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi…Geografico producer named and located in the Colli Senesi, steel fermentation, extended maceration and at least 24 months of aging specified.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi named in Rufina, steel fermentation, wood aging and minimum 24 months specified; neither hand harvesting nor organic certification indicated.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi is named; steel fermentation, long maceration, aging of at least 24 months and three months of aging in glass are specified.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

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

CriterionChianti Colli Senesi DOCG – C…Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
Recorded price10,07 € 11,83 €9,56 € 11,37 €15,37 € 18,60 €22,55 € 24,47 €
Price per 75 cl10,07 €9,56 €15,37 €22,55 €
EstateCamiglianoGeographicFrescobaldiFrescobaldi
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scorehighmediumhighhigh
ColorRedRedRedRed
AreaColli Senesi & CreteColli Senesi & CreteChianti Rufina & PominoChianti Rufina & Pomino
PriceUnder €15Under €15€15 to €30€15 to €30
Grape varietySangioveseSangiovesenot specifiedSangiovese
Vintage2024202020232020
EstateCamiglianoGeographicFrescobaldiFrescobaldi
Bottle or gift boxWinesWinesWinesWines
Organic farming Yesnot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Sangiovesenot specifiednot specified Yesnot specified
Cabernetnot specifiednot specified Yesnot specified
Merlotnot specifiednot specified Yesnot specified
Colorinonot specifiednot specified Yesnot specified
Malvasianot specifiednot specified Yesnot specified
Sauvignonnot specifiednot specified Yesnot specified
7,9
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Camiglianofrom €10 / btl
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7,3
Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi DOCG – Geograficofrom €10 / btl
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8,4
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €15 / btl
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8,2
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €23 / btl
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