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Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori or Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori?
Two wines (Antinori) 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.
ARosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori
Antinori · Less than 15 €
reliability high
12,81 € 16,17 €
BRosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori
Antinori · Less than 15 €
reliability medium
11,53 € 13,98 €
The verdict
Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori and Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori neck and neck
7,8 versus 7,8: 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 Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori if…
- you prioritise producteur & vinification (8,1 vs 7,7) : Antinori La Braccesca, an estate located in Montepulciano: steel tank fermentation, skin maceration and aging of 6 to 12 months specified.
- you prioritise polyvalence à table (7,7 vs 7,4) : Precise pairings with red meats, salumi and aged cheeses; red fruit, spice and floral profile described, service at 16-18 °C indicated.
Choose Rosso di Montepulciano DOC – Antinori if…
- your budget matters: from €12 / btl, the lowest price in the head-to-head
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 Rosso di Montepulciano DOC 2024 from Antinori – La Braccesca at €12.81 suits you if you're looking for high reliability and a more recent vintage, with slightly superior versatility at the table (7.7 vs. 7.4) and a better-rated producer (8.1). The 2023 version at €11.53 remains your choice if budget is your main criterion, as it offers more generous value for money (8.2 vs. 7.9) despite average reliability and less precise winemaking details. Both share the same distinctions and food pairings, but the differences remain slim: the first gains in assurance, the second in economy.
Tosco only cites facts from this head-to-head: ratings, criteria, prices, amenities. Text calculated once, checked by the code.
Criterion by criterion
The 5 criteria of the score
Why these ratings?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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 | Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –… | Rosso di Montepulciano DOC –… |
|---|---|---|
| Recorded price | 12,81 € | 11,53 € |
| Price per 75 cl | 12,81 € | 11,53 € |
| Estate | Antinori | Antinori |
| Traveller rating | not specified | not specified |
| Reliability of our score | high | medium |
| Color | Red | Red |
| Area | Montepulciano | Montepulciano |
| Price | Under €15 | Under €15 |
| Grape variety | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2024 | 2023 |
| Estate | Antinori | Antinori |
| Bottle or gift box | Wines | Wines |
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