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Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari, Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi or Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG – Cantina Terenzi?
Three wines 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.
Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari
ColleMassari · €15 to €30
reliability medium
17,54 € 22,17 €
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi
Fattoria dei Barbi · Under €15
reliability medium
7,81 € 9,26 €
Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG – Cantina Terenzi
Cantina Terenzi · €15 to €30
reliability high
20,67 € 24,17 €
The verdict
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi and Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG – Cantina Terenzi neck and neck
8,2 versus 7,9: 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 Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC – ColleMassari if…
- you prioritise reconnaissance (8,2 vs 7,8) : Three glasses from Gambero Rosso and four Bibenda vines: two recognized distinctions of good level for this appellation.
- you care about sangiovese, ciliegiolo et canaiolo: amenities that only this listing mentions
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité & terroir (7,6). Montecucco DOC appellation located in Grosseto, blend with majority Sangiovese along with Canaiolo and Ciliegiolo, Tuscan grape varieties consistent with the zone.
Choose Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi if…
- you prioritise rapport qualité/prix (8,5 vs 7,8) : At €7.81, with a crossed-out price of €9.26, the bottle sits clearly below the usual price of a distinguished DOCG: a very favorable ratio.
- you prioritise polyvalence à table (8,2 vs 7,7) : Precise pairings (carni rosse, arrosti, aged cheeses), red fruit profile, spices and balsamic notes, served at 16-18 °C: a versatile wine.
- your budget matters: from €8 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
Choose Morellino di Scansano Riserva DOCG – Cantina Terenzi if…
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,1 vs 7,8) : Cantina Terenzi named and located in Scansano; fermentation in steel, long maceration, minimum 24 months aging in French oak barriques.
Its weak point in this head-to-head: rapport qualité/prix (7,8). At €20.67 (crossed-out price €24.17) for a distinguished Morellino Riserva DOCG, the price remains consistent with the appellation's standing.
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
Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…Montecucco DOC appellation located in Grosseto, blend with majority Sangiovese along with Canaiolo and Ciliegiolo, Tuscan grape varieties consistent with the zone.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Appellation DOCG named precisely, Sangiovese grape and the Scansano (Grosseto) zone in Maremma: a clear terroir anchor, coherent red fruit profile.
Morellino di Scansano Riserva…DOCG Riserva, Sangiovese, Scansano area (Grosseto) named: precise appellation and grape variety, consistent red fruit and balsamic notes.
Why these ratings?
Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…Three glasses from Gambero Rosso and four Bibenda vines: two recognized distinctions of good level for this appellation.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Several distinctions: 3 viti 2020, 3 viti AIS and James Suckling 90 (2021), without reaching the very high level of 95 points or Tre Bicchieri.
Morellino di Scansano Riserva…Three distinctions named with their level (2 bicchieri, 3 viti AIS, 4 grappoli Bibenda), but none reaches the guides' maximum level.
Why these ratings?
Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…At €17.54 (crossed-out price €22.17) for a Rosso Riserva distinguished by two guides, the price remains moderate for this rank.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…At €7.81, with a crossed-out price of €9.26, the bottle sits clearly below the usual price of a distinguished DOCG: a very favorable ratio.
Morellino di Scansano Riserva…At €20.67 (crossed-out price €24.17) for a distinguished Morellino Riserva DOCG, the price remains consistent with the appellation's standing.
Why these ratings?
Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…Precise pairings (red meats, game, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and recommended serving temperature of 16-18 °C.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Precise pairings (carni rosse, arrosti, aged cheeses), red fruit profile, spices and balsamic notes, served at 16-18 °C: a versatile wine.
Morellino di Scansano Riserva…Pairings cited (red meats, game, aged cheeses), red fruit, spice and balsamic profile, serve at 16-18 °C: table use well framed.
Why these ratings?
Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC…ColleMassari named and located in Montecucco, fermentation in steel and aging of at least 24 months specified; organic not mentioned.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG –…Fattoria dei Barbi named and located in Scansano; stainless steel fermentation, skin maceration and aging of at least 1 year specified, without organic mention.
Morellino di Scansano Riserva…Cantina Terenzi named and located in Scansano; fermentation in steel, long maceration, minimum 24 months aging in French oak barriques.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Montecucco Rosso Riserva DOC… | Morellino di Scansano DOCG –… | Morellino di Scansano Riserva… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 17,54 € | 7,81 € | 20,67 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 17,54 € | 7,81 € | 20,67 € |
| Estate | ColleMassari | Fattoria dei Barbi | Cantina Terenzi |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | medium | high |
| Color | Red | Red | Red |
| Area | Maremma & Montecucco | Maremma & Montecucco | Maremma & Montecucco |
| Price | €15 to €30 | Under €15 | €15 to €30 |
| Origin | Maremma wines | Maremma wines | Maremma wines |
| Vintage | 2021 | 2022 | 2022 |
| Estate | ColleMassari | Fattoria dei Barbi | Cantina Terenzi |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines | Wines |
| Grape variety | not specified | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Sangiovese | Yes | not specified | not specified |
| Ciliegiolo | Yes | not specified | not specified |
| Canaiolo | Yes | not specified | not specified |
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