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Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi, Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi or Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ?

Three wines (Frescobaldi) 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 Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · €60 to €120

8,1
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

70,28 € 85,76 €

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Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · €15 to €30

7,9
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

21,23 € 26,04 €

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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 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 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…

  • your budget matters: from €21 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (7,4). Two James Suckling scores (92 in 2021, 93 in 2020) and a renowned producer, Frescobaldi, but the accolades refer to other vintages than this 2022.

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.

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 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 Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
TypicityRecognitionValueVersatilityProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,2
8,7
8,9
Why these ratings?

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 DOCG, Sangiovese and Rufina zone named: precise anchoring, aromas of red fruits and spices 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.

Recognition20 %editorial
8,6
7,4
7,7
Why these ratings?

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 –…Two James Suckling scores (92 in 2021, 93 in 2020) and a renowned producer, Frescobaldi, but the accolades refer to other vintages than this 2022.

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
7,6
Why these ratings?

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 €21.23 (struck through €26.04) for an award-winning Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, the price remains consistent, even advantageous, for this rank.

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
7,6
7,4
8,2
Why these ratings?

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 (red meats, game, aged cheeses), red fruit, spice and balsamic note profile, serve at 16-18 °C: clear versatility.

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
8,3
7,9
8,4
Why these ratings?

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 named and located in Rufina; fermentation in steel, long maceration and ageing of at least 24 months specified, with no mention of organic farming.

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 Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…
Recorded price70,28 € 85,76 €21,23 € 26,04 €22,55 € 24,47 €
Price per 75 cl17,57 €21,23 €22,55 €
EstateFrescobaldiFrescobaldiFrescobaldi
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scorehighhighhigh
ColorRedRedRed
AreaChianti Rufina & PominoChianti Rufina & PominoChianti Rufina & Pomino
Price€60 to €120€15 to €30€15 to €30
Grape varietySangioveseSangioveseSangiovese
Vintage202320222020
EstateFrescobaldiFrescobaldiFrescobaldi
Bottle or gift boxWinesWinesWines
8,1
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €70 / btl
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7,9
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €21 / btl
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8,2
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €23 / btl
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