Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi, Chianti Rufina Riserva DOCG – Frescobaldi or Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Cantina Terenzi?

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Morellino di Scansano DOCG, Sangiovese, Scansano/Grosseto area: precise appellation and grape variety, notes of red fruits, spices and balsamic consistent with the Maremma.

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…The 2 bicchieri distinction supports the recognition; Cantina Terenzi is named, but the level remains moderate and other guides are not specified.

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…At €15.52, with a crossed-out price of €19.79, this Morellino di Scansano DOCG 2023 and 2 bicchieri show a price consistent with the appellation.

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Precise pairings: red meats, roasts, aged cheeses, game; profile of red fruits, spices, balsamic; serve at 16-18°C. Solid versatility.

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.

Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Cantina Terenzi, in Scansano (Grosseto), ferments in steel with maceration on the skins and ages for 6-12 months; organic not specified.