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Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Tenuta Casabianca ou Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ?

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 Colli Senesi DOCG – Tenuta Casabianca

Tenuta Casabianca · Under 15 €

7,4
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

8,16 € 9,36 €

Our verdict
B

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · €15 to €30

8,2
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

22,55 € 24,47 €

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The verdict

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi takes the lead

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi scores 8,2/10, ahead of Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Tenuta Casabianca (7,4). Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG 2020 from Frescobaldi, Sangiovese from Rufina, rated 93 by James Suckling, at €22.55 instead of €24.47. The main reservation concerns unspecified characteristics such as organic, sulfite-free or vegan.

Choose Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Tenuta Casabianca if…

  • you care about vegan: the only listing in the head-to-head to mention it
  • your budget matters: from €8 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,2). No distinction or guide named; renowned producer not attested, the information is lacking rather than a real flaw.

Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…

  • you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,2), level with or ahead on typicité & terroir, reconnaissance et rapport qualité/prix
  • you prioritise reconnaissance (7,7 vs 6,2) : James Suckling 93 for 2020 and 92 for 2021; Frescobaldi is named, but no very high-level distinction is mentioned.
  • you prioritise polyvalence à table (8,2 vs 7,4) : 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.

Reliability medium / 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 Colli Senesi DOCG – T…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
TypicityRecognitionValueVersatilityProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,4
8,9
Why these ratings?

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – T…Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG, Colli Senesi sub-zone and Sangiovese named: precise appellation and typical Tuscan grape, consistent red fruit notes.

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
6,2
7,7
Why these ratings?

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – T…No distinction or guide named; renowned producer not attested, the information is lacking rather than a real flaw.

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
7,2
7,6
Why these ratings?

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – T…37.5 cl at €8.16 (crossed out at €9.36), which amounts to €16.32 per 75 cl: a price consistent for a Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG without distinction.

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
7,4
8,2
Why these ratings?

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – T…Cited pairings (red meats, aged cheeses, Tuscan dishes), a red fruit-spice-floral profile and serving at 16-18°C: easy to pair.

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
7,8
8,4
Why these ratings?

Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – T…Tenuta Casabianca named, located in the Colli Senesi; steel fermentation, minimum 6 months of aging, vegan wine mentioned; organic status not specified.

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 – T…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
Recorded price8,16 € 9,36 €22,55 € 24,47 €
Price per 75 cl16,32 €22,55 €
EstateTenuta CasabiancaFrescobaldi
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scoremediumhigh
ColorRedRed
AreaColli Senesi & CreteChianti Rufina & Pomino
PriceUnder €15€15 to €30
Grape varietySangioveseSangiovese
EstateTenuta CasabiancaFrescobaldi
Bottle or gift boxWinesWines
Vintagenot specified2020
Vegan Yesnot specified
7,4
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Tenuta Casabiancafrom €8 / btl
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8,2
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €23 / btl
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