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Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Fattoria del Cerro, Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi DOCG – Geografico or 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.
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Fattoria del Cerro
Fattoria del Cerro · Under €15
reliability medium
9,89 € 12,24 €
Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi DOCG – Geografico
Geografico · Under €15
reliability medium
9,56 € 11,37 €
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi
Frescobaldi · €15 to €30
reliability high
22,55 € 24,47 €
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 – Fattoria del Cerro (7,3) et Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi DOCG – Geografico (7,3). 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 – Fattoria del Cerro if…
- you care about sangiovese et merlot: amenities that only this listing mentions
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,2). No awards or guide mentioned, producer not cited in any ranking: simple absence of information, score kept in the neutral range.
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 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 producteur & vinification (8,4 vs 7,2) : Frescobaldi is named; steel fermentation, long maceration, aging of at least 24 months and three months of aging in glass are specified.
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
Why these ratings?
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – F…Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG appellation named, Colli Senesi zone and Sangiovese 90% - Merlot 10% blend specified: clear Tuscan anchoring, without soil detail or parcel-level terroir.
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 –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, Rufina zone in Tuscany, Sangiovese only; the profile of red fruit, violet and balsamic notes is consistent with the appellation.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – F…No awards or guide mentioned, producer not cited in any ranking: simple absence of information, score kept in the neutral range.
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 –…James Suckling 93 for 2020 and 92 for 2021; Frescobaldi is named, but no very high-level distinction is mentioned.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – F…At €9.89 (crossed-out price €12.24) for a Sangiovese DOCG, the price remains moderate for the described appellation, without any distinction that would justify more.
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 –…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.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – F…Precise pairings (red meats, aged cheeses, Tuscan dishes), fruity and floral profile described, serving temperature indicated at 16-18 °C: a versatile whole, with no mention of aging potential.
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 –…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.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – F…Estate Fattoria del Cerro named and located in Colli Senesi, fermentation in steel, maceration on skins and minimum 12 months of aging specified; neither manual harvesting nor organic mentioned.
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 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”.
| Criterion | Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – F… | Chianti Riserva Colli Senesi… | Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 9,89 € | 9,56 € | 22,55 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 9,89 € | 9,56 € | 22,55 € |
| Estate | Fattoria del Cerro | Geographic | Frescobaldi |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium | high |
| Color | Red | Red | Red |
| Area | Colli Senesi & Crete | Colli Senesi & Crete | Chianti Rufina & Pomino |
| Price | Under €15 | Under €15 | €15 to €30 |
| Vintage | 2024 | 2020 | 2020 |
| Estate | Fattoria del Cerro | Geographic | Frescobaldi |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines | Wines |
| Grape variety | not specified | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Sangiovese | Yes | not specified | not specified |
| Merlot | Yes | not specified | not specified |
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