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Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – La Lastra, Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi 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.
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – La Lastra
La Lastra · 15 to 30 €
reliability medium
16,27 € 20,36 €
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi
Frescobaldi · €60 to €120
reliability high
70,28 € 85,76 €
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi
Frescobaldi · €15 to €30
reliability high
22,55 € 24,47 €
The verdict
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi and Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi neck and neck
8,2 versus 8,1: 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 – La Lastra if…
- your budget matters: from €16 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,1). No award or guide is mentioned for this Chianti Colli Senesi; this absence of distinction is simply missing information.
Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,6 vs 7,7) : Three bicchieri, three Veronelli stars, four Bibenda grappoli, James Suckling 90 and 92, Robert Parker 90, Wine Spectator 91: several top-level distinctions.
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité & terroir (8,2). Chianti Rufina DOCG appellation and Rufina sub-zone named, Sangiovese as the sole grape variety, notes of red fruit, spice and balsamic consistent with the appellation.
Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…
- you prioritise polyvalence à table (8,2 vs 7,6) : 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.
- you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,9 vs 8,4) : 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 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 – L…Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG, Sangiovese and the Colli Senesi zone named; notes of red fruit, violet and spice consistent with the appellation.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina DOCG appellation and Rufina sub-zone named, Sangiovese as the sole grape variety, notes of red fruit, spice and balsamic 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 – L…No award or guide is mentioned for this Chianti Colli Senesi; this absence of distinction is simply missing information.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Three bicchieri, three Veronelli stars, four Bibenda grappoli, James Suckling 90 and 92, Robert Parker 90, Wine Spectator 91: several top-level distinctions.
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 – L…At €16.27, marked down from €20.36, the bottle stays within the usual price range of a Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG, with no distinction pulling it upward.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Large 3 L format at €70.28 instead of €85.76, i.e. €17.57 per 75 cl: a price consistent with an award-winning DOCG riserva, without being markedly below its standing.
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 – L…Red meats, aged cheeses and Tuscan dishes, served at 16–18 °C, red fruit and spice profile: varied pairings but little detail.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Specific pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving temperature of 16-18°C indicated; nothing about 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.
Why these ratings?
Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG – L…La Lastra, estate of the Sienese hills, steel fermentation and aging of at least six months; organic farming announced, little detail provided.
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Named Frescobaldi, Nipozzano estate located in Rufina, steel fermentation, extended maceration and aging for at least 24 months 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 – L… | Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –… | Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 16,27 € | 70,28 € | 22,55 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 16,27 € | 17,57 € | 22,55 € |
| Estate | La Lastra | Frescobaldi | Frescobaldi |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | high | high |
| Color | Red | Red | Red |
| Area | Colli Senesi & Crete | Chianti Rufina & Pomino | Chianti Rufina & Pomino |
| Price | €15 to €30 | €60 to €120 | €15 to €30 |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2023 | 2023 | 2020 |
| Estate | La Lastra | Frescobaldi | Frescobaldi |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines | Wines |
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