Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi, DOC Cortona Sangiovese – Baracchi or Doc Cortona Syrah – Baracchi ?

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.

DOC Cortona Sangiovese – Bara…You get a DOC Cortona appellation, 100% Sangiovese and the Vigneti in DOC Cortona zone: the grounding is precise, with cherry and violet notes that fit together.

Doc Cortona Syrah – BaracchiDOC Cortona named with the localities San Martino, Gabbiano, Pietraia, Montanare and Valecchie; the single-grape Syrah nevertheless remains international, hence a typicity without more.

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.

DOC Cortona Sangiovese – Bara…You find no award or guide mentioned; Baracchi is named, but with no documented distinction.

Doc Cortona Syrah – BaracchiNo distinction or guide cited, and the producer Baracchi is not presented as renowned: nothing allows raising the score.

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.

DOC Cortona Sangiovese – Bara…At €17.55 (crossed-out price €20.97), you get a Cortona DOC with no distinction at a consistent price, with no evidence of a markedly lower price.

Doc Cortona Syrah – BaracchiAt €17.55 with a crossed-out price of €21.28, the bottle falls within the usual prices of a Cortona DOC, without distinction to better position it.

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.

DOC Cortona Sangiovese – Bara…You have precise pairings (red meats, cured meats, pasta al ragù), a detailed profile and service at 16 °C: good versatility at the table.

Doc Cortona Syrah – BaracchiPrecise pairings (roasted red meats, flavorful dishes), detailed profile (maraschino, woodland fruits, black pepper, clove) and recommended serving at 18-20 °C.

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

DOC Cortona Sangiovese – Bara…You have Baracchi named, a precise winemaking process (25-day maceration, steel) and aging (12 months in barrique, 3 months in bottle).

Doc Cortona Syrah – BaracchiBaracchi located in Cortona, 25 days of maceration in steel, 12 months in barriques then 4 months in bottle: detailed practices, farming not specified.