Top 9: Vins blancs toscans à plus de 120 €

Tosco Frescobaldi's Vin Santo del Chianti DOC comes out ahead of the Toscana IGT, with a score of 7.1 against 6.9 and a better score for the producer's typicity and winemaking. It suits anyone looking for a sweet wine to pair with dolci secchi or aged cheeses, provided they accept the price of €70.46 per 75 cl. Gorgona's white IGT, on the other hand, will appeal more to anyone who wants a fresh wine for fish, but its value for money is weaker.

Tosco Frescobaldi's Vin Santo starts with a better score (7.1 against 6.8) and a clearer terroir: Vin Santo del Chianti DOC appellation, estate in Pomino, appassimento and aging of at least three years. It suits anyone who enjoys dry desserts and aged cheeses, but its price of €70.46 per 75 cl, with no distinction mentioned, remains steep. Folonari's Chardonnay, on the other hand, appeals more for a meal at the table with fish or white meats.

Tosco Frescobaldi's Toscana IGT, at €210, stands out with a score of 6.9 against 6.8 and a clearer terroir (Gorgona, Vermentino and Ansonica), but its value for money remains weak at 5.8. Folonari, at €145, suits you better if you want an aged white and a richer aromatic profile, despite an international grape variety. Choose Frescobaldi for island identity, Folonari for complexity and budget.

Tosco Frescobaldi's Vin Santo wins on score (7.1 against 6.6) and on value for money, since 75 cl costs €70.46 against a Folonari Chardonnay IGT at €150.67 for a rank judged expensive. If you're looking for a sweet wine to share with cantucci or aged cheeses, this is it; if you want a dry, lighter white for light dishes, Folonari's Chardonnay, with its 12 months of aging in barrels, remains the choice to consider.

Tosco Folonari's Toscana IGT (6.8, €145) narrowly beats the Chardonnay Toscana IGT (6.6, €151): it is more affordable, rates better for value for money, and its food pairings are more precise. If your budget is tight or you want a white to pair with fish, shellfish or cheeses, go for it; the Chardonnay Toscana IGT, with its 12 months of barrel aging and 6 months of refinement, may appeal to anyone looking for a more sophisticated profile, accepting to pay more for an IGT without any documented distinction.

Tosco On price, Frescobaldi's Gorgona (Toscana IGT, €210) costs more than Folonari (€151) relative to the criteria, but Folonari earns a better overall score (6.6 against 6.9 in Frescobaldi's favor, so the gap is slim). Choose the Frescobaldi if you want a fresh, versatile white at the table, with a well-described island terroir, and Folonari if you prefer a Chianti Classico worked in barrel with a more evolved profile. Both remain expensive for IGTs without any documented distinction, so budget is your real tiebreaker.