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Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi, Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori or Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori?
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.
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi
Fattoria dei Barbi · Under €15
reliability medium
7,81 € 9,26 €
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori
Antinori · Less than 15 €
reliability high
12,81 € 16,17 €
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori
Antinori · Less than 15 €
reliability medium
11,53 € 13,98 €
The verdict
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi takes the lead
Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi scores 8,2/10, ahead of Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori (7,8) et Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori (7,8). Morellino di Scansano DOCG 2022 from Fattoria dei Barbi, Sangiovese from Scansano, distinguished by 3 viti and James Suckling 90 and sold for €7.81. Reservation: aged at least one year, without total duration or organic farming specified.
Choose Morellino di Scansano DOCG – Fattoria dei Barbi if…
- you want the safest value in the duel: best overall score (8,2), level with or ahead on typicité & terroir, reconnaissance et rapport qualité/prix
- you prioritise typicité & terroir (8,4 vs 7,8) : Appellation DOCG named precisely, Sangiovese grape and the Scansano (Grosseto) zone in Maremma: a clear terroir anchor, coherent red fruit profile.
- 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 Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori if…
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,1 vs 7,8) : Antinori La Braccesca, an estate located in Montepulciano: steel tank fermentation, skin maceration and aging of 6 to 12 months specified.
Its weak point in this head-to-head: typicité & terroir (7,6). Rosso di Montepulciano DOC named with Sangiovese and the Montepulciano area; red fruit, spice and floral profile consistent with the appellation.
Choose Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori if…
- 2023 Rosso di Montepulciano DOC from Antinori, Sangiovese from Montepulciano vinified in steel and aged 6 to 12 months, honored with 2 stars Veronelli and 90 Wine Spectator, priced at €11.53
Its weak point in this head-to-head: polyvalence à table (7,4). Precise pairings (grilled red meats, salumi, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and service at 16-18 °C; nothing on aging potential.
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?
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.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Rosso di Montepulciano DOC named with Sangiovese and the Montepulciano area; red fruit, spice and floral profile consistent with the appellation.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Rosso di Montepulciano DOC appellation and the Montepulciano area named, Sangiovese (Prugneto Gentile) consistent; ruby color and red fruit notes, cherry and flowers match.
Why these ratings?
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.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Two named distinctions: 2 stars Veronelli and Wine Spectator 90, held by Antinori La Braccesca; recognized level but not the highest.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Two named distinctions: 2 stars Veronelli and 90 Wine Spectator, with a renowned producer (Antinori, origins 1385): above a simple mention.
Why these ratings?
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.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…At €12.81 instead of €16.17, this award-winning Rosso di Montepulciano DOC (2 stars Veronelli, 90 Wine Spectator) sits below the usual price for its rank.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…At €11.53 (crossed-out price €13.98) for a Rosso di Montepulciano from Antinori and distinguished, the price remains moderate for this rank.
Why these ratings?
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.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Precise pairings with red meats, salumi and aged cheeses; red fruit, spice and floral profile described, service at 16-18 °C indicated.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Precise pairings (grilled red meats, salumi, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and service at 16-18 °C; nothing on aging potential.
Why these ratings?
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.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Antinori La Braccesca, an estate located in Montepulciano: steel tank fermentation, skin maceration and aging of 6 to 12 months specified.
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –…Antinori estate named and located in Montepulciano, steel vinification with skin maceration and aging of 6 to 12 months specified; organic not mentioned.
Features
Price, estate, grape variety, vintage
What is written on the listing. “Not specified” is not “no”.
| Criterion | Morellino di Scansano DOCG –… | Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –… | Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 7,81 € | 12,81 € | 11,53 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 7,81 € | 12,81 € | 11,53 € |
| Estate | Fattoria dei Barbi | Antinori | Antinori |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | medium | high | medium |
| Color | Red | Red | Red |
| Area | Maremma & Montecucco | Montepulciano | Montepulciano |
| Price | Under €15 | Under €15 | Under €15 |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Origin | Maremma wines | not specified | not specified |
| Vintage | 2022 | 2024 | 2023 |
| Estate | Fattoria dei Barbi | Antinori | Antinori |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines | Wines |
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