ADOC Orcia – Podere Forte
Podere Forte · More than €120
reliability high
167,75 € 186,91 €
BDOC Orcia – Podere Forte
Podere Forte · More than €120
reliability high
171,67 € 221,13 €
The verdict
DOC Orcia – Podere Forte and DOC Orcia – Podere Forte neck and neck
7,6 versus 7,3: 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 Orcia – Podere Forte if…
- your budget matters: from €168 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Its weak point in this head-to-head: producteur & vinification (8,1). Podere Forte named and located in Val d'Orcia, organic mentioned, stainless steel fermentation, skin maceration and aging of at least 12 months.
Choose DOC Orcia – Podere Forte if…
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,6 vs 8,1) : Podere Forte named and located in the Val d'Orcia, fermentation in steel, 12-month aging in wood, organic mentioned.
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,2 vs 7,8) : Three distinctions cited: 3 viti 2015, 3 viti ais and 5 grappoli Bibenda, with Podere Forte named.
Reliability 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
Four euros separate these two DOC Orcia wines from the same estate, but the 2018 vintage of the first label justifies its premium: it earns a rating of 7.6 vs. 7.3, supported by better recognition (8.2 vs. 7.8) and a more detailed producer and winemaking profile (8.6 vs. 8.1) despite a higher crossed-out price. If your budget is tight, the €168 version remains a safe way to discover Podere Forte's organic Sangiovese, with identical distinctions. For a special occasion where the traceability of the winemaking matters most, choose the 2018 vintage; for a first approach to this terroir, the gap is slim, and saving a few euros makes sense.
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Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
DOC Orcia – Podere ForteDOC Orcia in Val d'Orcia, Sangiovese, ruby color and notes of red fruit, spices and balsamic: appellation and grape variety consistent with the zone.
DOC Orcia – Podere ForteDOC Orcia named, Sangiovese and Val d'Orcia specified, profile of red fruits, spices and balsamic notes consistent with the appellation.
Why these ratings?
DOC Orcia – Podere ForteThree named distinctions: 3 viti 2015, 3 viti AIS and 5 grappoli Bibenda, i.e. several recognized guides with their level.
DOC Orcia – Podere ForteThree distinctions cited: 3 viti 2015, 3 viti ais and 5 grappoli Bibenda, with Podere Forte named.
Why these ratings?
DOC Orcia – Podere ForteAt 167.75 € (crossed-out 186.91 €) for a DOC Orcia, the bill is heavy for a simple appellation, even with 15% vol. and distinctions.
DOC Orcia – Podere Forte€171.67 for a non-riserva DOC Orcia, despite a crossed-out price of €221.13: high for this rank.
Why these ratings?
DOC Orcia – Podere FortePairings cited with red meats and aged cheeses, aromatic profile described and service indicated at 16-18 °C; pairings are not very varied beyond that.
DOC Orcia – Podere FortePairings with red meats and aged cheeses, aromatic profile described, serving at 16-18 °C: precise but not very varied.
Why these ratings?
DOC Orcia – Podere FortePodere Forte named and located in Val d'Orcia, organic mentioned, stainless steel fermentation, skin maceration and aging of at least 12 months.
DOC Orcia – Podere FortePodere Forte named and located in the Val d'Orcia, fermentation in steel, 12-month aging in wood, organic mentioned.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | DOC Orcia – Podere Forte | DOC Orcia – Podere Forte |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 167,75 € | 171,67 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 167,75 € | 171,67 € |
| Estate | Podere Forte | Podere Forte |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | high |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Val d'Orcia & Mont Amiata | Val d'Orcia & Mont Amiata |
| Price | More than 120 € | More than 120 € |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2019 | 2018 |
| Estate | Podere Forte | Podere Forte |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
| Organic farming | Yes | Yes |
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