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Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Fattoria del Cerro 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 – Fattoria del Cerro

Fattoria del Cerro · Under €15

7,3
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

9,89 € 12,24 €

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 – Fattoria del Cerro (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
  • 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 awards or guide mentioned, producer not cited in any ranking: simple absence of information, score kept in the neutral 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 typicité & terroir (8,9 vs 7,6) : Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, Rufina zone in Tuscany, Sangiovese only; the profile of red fruit, violet and balsamic notes is consistent with the appellation.

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 – F…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
TypicityRecognitionValueVersatilityProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
7,6
8,9
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 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 – F…No awards or guide mentioned, producer not cited in any ranking: simple absence of information, score kept in the neutral 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.

Value for money25 %editorial
7,8
7,6
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 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 – 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 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
7,2
8,4
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 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 – F…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
Recorded price9,89 € 12,24 €22,55 € 24,47 €
Price per 75 cl9,89 €22,55 €
EstateFattoria del CerroFrescobaldi
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scoremediumhigh
ColorRedRed
AreaColli Senesi & CreteChianti Rufina & Pomino
PriceUnder €15€15 to €30
Vintage20242020
EstateFattoria del CerroFrescobaldi
Bottle or gift boxWinesWines
Grape varietynot specifiedSangiovese
Sangiovese Yesnot specified
Merlot Yesnot specified
7,3
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – Fattoria del Cerrofrom €10 / btl
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8,2
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €23 / btl
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