ADoc Cortona Syrah – Baracchi
Baracchi · €15 to €30
reliability medium
17,55 € 21,28 €
BNobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG – Folonari
Folonari · €15 to €30
reliability high
22,07 € 24,91 €
The verdict
Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG – Folonari takes the lead
Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG – Folonari scores 7,6/10, ahead of Doc Cortona Syrah – Baracchi (7,2). A Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 2018 from Folonari, 100 % Prugnolo Gentile, aged 20 months in Slavonian botti then 6 months in bottle. At €22.07, it shows no awards, no organic mention, and no pairing with fresh cheeses.
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.
Choose Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva DOCG – Folonari if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (7,6), level with or ahead on typicité & terroir, reconnaissance et rapport qualité/prix
- you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,6 vs 7,3) : Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, 100 % Prugnolo Gentile, Comune di Montepulciano zone between Valdichiana and Val d'Orcia: appellation and grape variety named precisely.
- you care about sangiovese et prugnolo: amenities that only this listing mentions
Reliability medium / high : 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 Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva from Folonari beats the Syrah from Baracchi thanks to its typicity (8.6 against 7.3) and its overall rating (7.6 against 7.2), with an indigenous grape and aging in Slavonian botti that speak to purists; at €22, it suits those who want a strong sense of terroir. The Syrah from Baracchi, at €18, more accessible and fruity, with its 25 days of maceration, appeals to those curious about an international style, but its average reliability and lack of distinction leave a thin gap on value for money (7.2 against 7.3). Choose Folonari for a classic and recognized foundation, Baracchi for a softer and more economical approach.
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Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
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.
Nobile di Montepulciano Riser…Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, 100 % Prugnolo Gentile, Comune di Montepulciano zone between Valdichiana and Val d'Orcia: appellation and grape variety named precisely.
Why these ratings?
Doc Cortona Syrah – BaracchiNo distinction or guide cited, and the producer Baracchi is not presented as renowned: nothing allows raising the score.
Nobile di Montepulciano Riser…No award or guide is mentioned; the producer Folonari is named, but without any distinction attested in the sources.
Why these ratings?
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.
Nobile di Montepulciano Riser…At €22.07 (original price €24.91), this Nobile Riserva 2018 remains within the usual price for its rank, without any distinction that would pull the rating upward.
Why these ratings?
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.
Nobile di Montepulciano Riser…Precise pairings (maiale ripieno di coniglio, fegatini, verza con torta di cipolle), detailed aromatic profile, serving at cellar temperature recommended.
Why these ratings?
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.
Nobile di Montepulciano Riser…Folonari named and located in Montepulciano; fermentation in stainless steel at 26-28 °C, maceration ≥15 days, 20 months in Slavonian botti, 6 months in bottle.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Doc Cortona Syrah – Baracchi | Nobile di Montepulciano Riser… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 17,55 € | 22,07 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 17,55 € | 22,07 € |
| Estate | Baracchi | Folonari |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | high |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Cortona, Valdichiana & Arezzo | Cortona, Valdichiana & Arezzo |
| Price | €15 to €30 | €15 to €30 |
| Grape variety | Syrah | not specified |
| Estate | Baracchi | Folonari |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Vintage | not specified | 2018 |
| Sangiovese | not specified | Yes |
| Prugnolo | not specified | Yes |
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