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Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi, Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi, Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari ou Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG – Cantina Terenzi ?

Four 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 · €15 to €30

8,4
Very goodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

15,37 € 18,60 €

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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 €

C

Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari

ColleMassari · €15 to €30

7,8
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability medium

17,54 € 22,17 €

D

Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG – Cantina Terenzi

Cantina Terenzi · €15 to €30

7,9
GoodHidden Tuscany Rating
reliability high

20,67 € 24,17 €

The verdict

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi and Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi neck and neck

8,4 versus 8,2: 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 rapport qualité/prix (8,4 vs 7,8) : €15.37 for a Chianti Rufina Riserva awarded Tre Bicchieri, with a crossed-out price of €18.60: clearly below the usual price for this tier.
  • you prioritise reconnaissance (8,6 vs 8,2) : Tre Bicchieri, 4 grappoli Bibenda, 3 stelle Veronelli, plus scores of 90 to 92 from Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator: high recognition.
  • you care about cabernet, merlot et colorino: amenities that only this listing mentions
  • your budget matters: from €15 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head

Its weak point in this head-to-head: producteur & vinification (7,9). Frescobaldi named in Rufina, steel fermentation, wood aging and minimum 24 months specified; neither hand harvesting nor organic certification indicated.

Choose Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi if…

  • you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,9 vs 8,6) : Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG, Rufina zone in Tuscany, Sangiovese only; the profile of red fruit, violet and balsamic notes is consistent with the appellation.
  • you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,4 vs 8,1) : Frescobaldi is named; steel fermentation, long maceration, aging of at least 24 months and three months of aging in glass are specified.

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.

Choose Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari if…

  • you care about ciliegiolo et canaiolo: amenities that only this listing mentions

Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité & terroir (7,6). Montecucco DOC appellation located in Grosseto, blend with majority Sangiovese along with Canaiolo and Ciliegiolo, Tuscan grape varieties consistent with the zone.

Choose Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG – Cantina Terenzi if…

  • a Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG from Cantina Terenzi, Sangiovese aged at least 24 months, recognized by three guides and offered at €20.67

Its weak point in this head-to-head: reconnaissance (7,6). Three distinctions named with their level (2 bicchieri, 3 viti AIS, 4 grappoli Bibenda), but none reaches the guides' maximum level.

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

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…Morellino di Scansano Riserva…
TypicitéRecognitionRapportPolyvalenceProducer
Typicity & terroir25 %editorial
8,6
8,9
7,6
8,2
Why these ratings?

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Rufina subzone named as DOCG, Sangiovese at 90% with Malvasia Nera and Colorino, galestro soil described: a clear Tuscan anchor, but 10% Merlot and Cabernet.

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.

Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…Montecucco DOC appellation located in Grosseto, blend with majority Sangiovese along with Canaiolo and Ciliegiolo, Tuscan grape varieties consistent with the zone.

Morellino di Scansano Riserva…DOCG Riserva, Sangiovese, Scansano area (Grosseto) named: precise appellation and grape variety, consistent red fruit and balsamic notes.

Recognition20 %editorial
8,6
7,7
8,2
7,6
Why these ratings?

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Tre Bicchieri, 4 grappoli Bibenda, 3 stelle Veronelli, plus scores of 90 to 92 from Suckling, Parker and Wine Spectator: high recognition.

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…James Suckling 93 for 2020 and 92 for 2021; Frescobaldi is named, but no very high-level distinction is mentioned.

Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…Three glasses from Gambero Rosso and four Bibenda vines: two recognized distinctions of good level for this appellation.

Morellino di Scansano Riserva…Three distinctions named with their level (2 bicchieri, 3 viti AIS, 4 grappoli Bibenda), but none reaches the guides' maximum level.

Value for money25 %editorial
8,4
7,6
7,8
7,8
Why these ratings?

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…€15.37 for a Chianti Rufina Riserva awarded Tre Bicchieri, with a crossed-out price of €18.60: clearly below the usual price for this tier.

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.

Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…At €17.54 (crossed-out price €22.17) for a Rosso Riserva distinguished by two guides, the price remains moderate for this rank.

Morellino di Scansano Riserva…At €20.67 (crossed-out price €24.17) for a distinguished Morellino Riserva DOCG, the price remains consistent with the appellation's standing.

Versatility at the table15 %editorial
8,1
8,2
7,4
7,7
Why these ratings?

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Pairs with red meats, game and aged cheeses, red fruit and spice profile, served at 16-18 °C: easy to match this riserva.

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.

Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and recommended serving temperature of 16-18 °C.

Morellino di Scansano Riserva…Pairings cited (red meats, game, aged cheeses), red fruit, spice and balsamic profile, serve at 16-18 °C: table use well framed.

Producer & winemaking15 %editorial
7,9
8,4
7,7
8,1
Why these ratings?

Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG –…Frescobaldi named in Rufina, steel fermentation, wood aging and minimum 24 months specified; neither hand harvesting nor organic certification indicated.

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.

Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…ColleMassari named and located in Montecucco, fermentation in steel and aging of at least 24 months specified; organic not mentioned.

Morellino di Scansano Riserva…Cantina Terenzi named and located in Scansano; fermentation in steel, long maceration, minimum 24 months aging in French oak barriques.

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 –…Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…Morellino di Scansano Riserva…
Recorded price15,37 € 18,60 €22,55 € 24,47 €17,54 € 22,17 €20,67 € 24,17 €
Price per 75 cl15,37 €22,55 €17,54 €20,67 €
EstateFrescobaldiFrescobaldiColleMassariCantina Terenzi
Traveller ratingnot specifiednot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Reliability of our scorehighhighmediumhigh
ColorRedRedRedRed
AreaChianti Rufina & PominoChianti Rufina & PominoMaremma & MontecuccoMaremma & Montecucco
Price15 à 30 €15 à 30 €15 à 30 €15 à 30 €
Vintage2023202020212022
EstateFrescobaldiFrescobaldiColleMassariCantina Terenzi
Bottle or gift boxWinesWinesWinesWines
Grape varietynot specifiedSangiovesenot specifiedSangiovese
Originnot specifiednot specifiedMaremma winesMaremma wines
Sangiovese Yesnot specified Yesnot specified
Cabernet Yesnot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Merlot Yesnot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Colorino Yesnot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Malvasia Yesnot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Sauvignon Yesnot specifiednot specifiednot specified
Ciliegiolonot specifiednot specified Yesnot specified
Canaiolonot specifiednot specified Yesnot specified
8,4
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €15 / btl
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8,2
Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldifrom €23 / btl
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7,8
Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassarifrom €18 / btl
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7,9
Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG – Cantina Terenzifrom €21 / btl
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