Chianti DOCG – Castello Monsanto, Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ou Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi ?

Chianti DOCG – Castello Monsa…Chianti DOCG, Sangiovese and the Chianti zone are named; the aromas of red fruits, spices and flowers match the appellation. No sub-zone or soil specified.

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Appellation DOCG named precisely, Sangiovese grape and the Scansano (Grosseto) zone in Maremma: a clear terroir anchor, coherent red fruit profile.

Chianti DOCG – Castello Monsa…No award or guide is mentioned for this Chianti DOCG; Castello Monsanto is named, but no distinction is attested.

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Several distinctions: 3 viti 2020, 3 viti AIS and James Suckling 90 (2021), without reaching the very high level of 95 points or Tre Bicchieri.

Chianti DOCG – Castello Monsa…At €11.71, crossed out at €14.39, this Chianti DOCG 2021 without distinction is at a price consistent with its appellation, without any notable bargain.

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…At €7.81, with a crossed-out price of €9.26, the bottle sits clearly below the usual price of a distinguished DOCG: a very favorable ratio.

Chianti DOCG – Castello Monsa…Varied pairings (red meats, aged cheeses, Tuscan dishes); profile of red fruits, spices, flowers; serve at 16-18 °C; young wine capable of evolving.

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Precise pairings (carni rosse, arrosti, aged cheeses), red fruit profile, spices and balsamic notes, served at 16-18 °C: a versatile wine.

Chianti DOCG – Castello Monsa…Castello Monsanto named in the heart of Chianti; fermentation in steel, maceration on skins, aging 6-12 months. Organic and manual harvest not specified.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Named Frescobaldi, Nipozzano estate located in Rufina, steel fermentation, extended maceration and aging for at least 24 months specified.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Fattoria dei Barbi named and located in Scansano; stainless steel fermentation, skin maceration and aging of at least 1 year specified, without organic mention.