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DOC Cortona Sangiovese – Baracchi or DOC Cortona Syrah – Baracchi?
Two wines (Baracchi) 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.
ADOC Cortona Sangiovese – Baracchi
Baracchi · €15 to €30
reliability high
17,55 € 20,97 €
BDoc Cortona Syrah – Baracchi
Baracchi · €15 to €30
reliability medium
17,55 € 21,28 €
The verdict
DOC Cortona Sangiovese – Baracchi and Doc Cortona Syrah – Baracchi neck and neck
7,5 versus 7,2: 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 DOC Cortona Sangiovese – Baracchi if…
- you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,2 vs 7,3) : 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.
- you prioritise polyvalence à table (8,1 vs 7,6) : You have precise pairings (red meats, cured meats, pasta al ragù), a detailed profile and service at 16 °C: good versatility at the table.
- your budget matters: from €18 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Choose Doc Cortona Syrah – Baracchi if…
- your budget matters: from €18 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité & terroir (7,3). DOC Cortona named with the localities San Martino, Gabbiano, Pietraia, Montanare and Valecchie; the single-grape Syrah nevertheless remains international, hence a typicity without more.
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
Tosco's word
DOC Cortona Sangiovese – Baracchi wins over the Syrah with a rating of 7.5 against 7.2 and high reliability, where the latter is average. Its roots are clearer: a 100% Sangiovese with a typicity of 8.2 and a food versatility of 8.1, against 7.3 and 7.6 for the Syrah, whose international grape and unspecified farming weigh against it. Both are priced at €18, with no real distinction, but the Sangiovese suits a varied and precise meal, while the Syrah, fuller-bodied, is for those who love roasts and rich dishes, without demanding proof of recognition.
Tosco only cites facts from this head-to-head: ratings, criteria, prices, amenities. Text calculated once, checked by the code.
Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
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.
Why these ratings?
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.
Why these ratings?
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.
Why these ratings?
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.
Why these ratings?
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.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | DOC Cortona Sangiovese – Bara… | Doc Cortona Syrah – Baracchi |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 17,55 € | 17,55 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 17,55 € | 17,55 € |
| Estate | Baracchi | Baracchi |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | medium |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Cortona, Valdichiana & Arezzo | Cortona, Valdichiana & Arezzo |
| Price | €15 to €30 | €15 to €30 |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Syrah |
| Estate | Baracchi | Baracchi |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
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