ADOC Cortona Sangiovese – Baracchi
Baracchi · €15 to €30
reliability high
17,55 € 20,97 €
BSyrah DOC – Antinori
Antinori · €15 to €30
reliability medium
15,74 € 18,90 €
The verdict
DOC Cortona Sangiovese – Baracchi and Syrah DOC – Antinori 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 7,2) : 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.
Choose Syrah DOC – Antinori if…
- your budget matters: from €16 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité & terroir (7,2). Syrah DOC from Cortona, grape variety and area named, with 162 hectares at the foot of the hills: a clear anchor, but an international grape rather than a Tuscan one.
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
The Toscane Cachée rating of 7.5 for the DOC Cortona Sangiovese by Baracchi edges out the 7.2 for the Antinori Syrah, and the gap widens on typicity (8.2 versus 7.2) thanks to its 100% Tuscan grape and precise terroir, whereas the Syrah remains an international variety. The Baracchi, at €18, offers a detailed winemaking process (25-day maceration, 12 months in barrique) and better versatility at the table (8.1), while the Antinori, at €16, appeals with its slightly gentler price and average reliability, without standing out either. If you're looking for an authentic, well-structured red to pair with pasta or meat, choose Baracchi; if your budget is tight and the Antinori name reassures you, the Syrah remains an honest choice, but without distinction.
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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.
Syrah DOC – AntinoriSyrah DOC from Cortona, grape variety and area named, with 162 hectares at the foot of the hills: a clear anchor, but an international grape rather than a Tuscan one.
Why these ratings?
DOC Cortona Sangiovese – Bara…You find no award or guide mentioned; Baracchi is named, but with no documented distinction.
Syrah DOC – AntinoriNo award or guide mentioned; the producer Antinori is named, but no distinction is attested in the sources.
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.
Syrah DOC – AntinoriAt €15.74 instead of €18.90, the price remains moderate for a Syrah DOC from Cortona signed Antinori, with no distinction to further justify 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.
Syrah DOC – AntinoriPrecise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 16-18 °C: everything needed to serve this wine easily.
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).
Syrah DOC – AntinoriAntinori and La Braccesca located in Cortona, fermentation in steel, extended maceration and aging of 6 to 12 months: documented practices, no mention of organic status.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | DOC Cortona Sangiovese – Bara… | Syrah DOC – Antinori |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 17,55 € | 15,74 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 17,55 € | 15,74 € |
| Estate | Baracchi | Antinori |
| 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 | Antinori |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Vintage | not specified | 2023 |
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