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Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ou Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Le Pupille ?

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 Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi

Frescobaldi · €60 to €120

8,1
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

70,28 € 85,76 €

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Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Le Pupille

Le Pupille · Under €15

7,9
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

12,02 € 14,20 €

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The verdict

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi and Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Le Pupille neck and neck

8,1 versus 7,9: 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 producteur & vinification (8,3 vs 7,4) : Named Frescobaldi, Nipozzano estate located in Rufina, steel fermentation, extended maceration and aging for at least 24 months specified.
  • you prioritise reconnaissance (8,6 vs 8,2) : Three bicchieri, three Veronelli stars, four Bibenda grappoli, James Suckling 90 and 92, Robert Parker 90, Wine Spectator 91: several top-level distinctions.

Choose Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Le Pupille if…

  • your budget matters: from €12 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: producteur & vinification (7,4). Le Pupille, in Scansano, ferments in steel tanks with skin maceration and ages for at least one year; neither organic nor manual harvesting specified.

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 –…Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…
TypicityRecognitionValueVersatilityProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,2
8,4
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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Morellino di Scansano DOCG, a sangiovese called Morellino, from the Scansano area (Grosseto) in Maremma: appellation, grape variety and terroir are named with precision.

Recognition20 %editorial
8,6
8,2
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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Several distinctions named: 2 bicchieri, 3 viti, 4 grappoli Bibenda, James Suckling 90, Robert Parker 90 and Wine Spectator 90.

Value for money25 %editorial
7,8
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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…At €12.02 for a crossed-out price of €14.20, a DOCG distinguished by several guides, the price remains moderate and consistent with the rank of the appellation.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
7,6
7,7
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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Varied pairings (red meats, roasts, aged cheeses), serving at 16-18 °C, a profile of red fruits, spices and balsamic notes described.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
8,3
7,4
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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Le Pupille, in Scansano, ferments in steel tanks with skin maceration and ages for at least one year; neither organic nor manual harvesting specified.

Features

Price, estate, grape variety, vintage

What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.

CriterionChianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…
Recorded price70,28 € 85,76 €12,02 € 14,20 €
Price per 75 cl17,57 €12,02 €
EstateFrescobaldiLe Pupille
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scorehighhigh
ColorRedRed
AreaChianti Rufina & PominoMaremma & Montecucco
Price€60 to €120Under €15
Grape varietySangioveseSangiovese
Vintage20232024
EstateFrescobaldiLe Pupille
Bottle or gift boxWinesWines
Originnot specifiedMaremma wines
8,1
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €70 / btl
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7,9
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Le Pupillefrom €12 / btl
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