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Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi ou Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva DOCG – La Lastra ?
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.
AChianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi
Frescobaldi · €60 to €120
reliability high
70,28 € 85,76 €
BVernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva DOCG – La Lastra
La Lastra · 15 to 30 €
reliability medium
22,37 € 25,53 €
The verdict
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi takes the lead
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi scores 8,1/10, ahead of Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva DOCG – La Lastra (7,5). Frescobaldi Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, Sangiovese aged at least 24 months, awarded by Gambero Rosso, Veronelli, Bibenda and several international guides. In 3 L at €70.28, it comes to €17.57 per 75 cl; neither organic nor sulfite-free is specified.
Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,1), level with or ahead on typicité & terroir, reconnaissance et rapport qualité/prix
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,6 vs 6,2) : Three bicchieri, three Veronelli stars, four Bibenda grappoli, James Suckling 90 and 92, Robert Parker 90, Wine Spectator 91: several top-level distinctions.
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (7,8 vs 7,3) : 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.
Choose Vernaccia di San Gimignano Riserva DOCG – La Lastra if…
- your budget matters: from €22 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (6,2). No award or guide is cited, and the producer is not attested as renowned; the note stays within the range of a simple absence.
Reliability high / medium : 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 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.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Ri…DOCG Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Vernaccia grape and the San Gimignano zone named; fruity notes, white flowers, bitter almond consistent with the appellation.
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.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Ri…No award or guide is cited, and the producer is not attested as renowned; the note stays within the range of a simple absence.
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.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Ri…At €22.37, with a crossed-out price of €25.53, this Riserva sits within a price range consistent with its rank, with no sign of a surcharge.
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.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Ri…Pairings with fish, shellfish, white meats, complemented by risotto and cacciucco; detailed profile and service specified at 10-12 °C.
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.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano Ri…Domaine La Lastra named in San Gimignano, steel fermentation, wood aging of at least 12 months, hand harvesting and certified organic cultivation.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –… | Vernaccia di San Gimignano Ri… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 70,28 € | 22,37 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 17,57 € | 22,37 € |
| Estate | Frescobaldi | La Lastra |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | medium |
| Color | Red | White |
| Area | Chianti Rufina & Pomino | San Gimignano & Val d'Elsa |
| Price | €60 to €120 | €15 to €30 |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Vernaccia |
| Vintage | 2023 | 2023 |
| Estate | Frescobaldi | La Lastra |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
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