Top 10: Vins pétillants toscans

Tosco The Spumante Chioccioli at €43 stands out for its typicity: Sangiovese made in the classic method, aged more than three years on the lees, with a higher terroir note (7.6 versus 7.2). The Frescobaldi Brut, at €36, plays the card of freshness and ease of serving, with slightly better versatility at the table (7.6 versus 7.8 for Chioccioli... wait, here Chioccioli is 7.8). For a casual aperitif with friends, the Frescobaldi is more accessible; for someone looking for a sparkling wine with character made by the classic method, Chioccioli.

Tosco Chioccioli wins on the rating (7.3 versus 7.2) and on price: €43 for the 1.5 L versus €61 for the Pomino, or about €21.61 versus €30.65 per 75 cl. Choose it if you want a well-documented Sangiovese spumante for an aperitif or with fish without breaking the bank. The Frescobaldi, for its part, is aimed at those who want a Pomino DOC appellation and a Chardonnay-Pinot Noir aged 36 months on the lees, with a budget to match.

Tosco Both ratings and all criteria are identical, so price decides: the €20 bottle (€19.95 instead of €23.89) suits anyone who wants to taste a Sangiovese Metodo Classico without overspending, while the 1.5 L large format at €43 is for those who host guests and want a single bottle for the whole table.

Tosco Chioccioli at €20 suits anyone who wants a Metodo Classico aged on the lees for an aperitif or with fish without exceeding €20 per bottle, with a Sangiovese typicity firmly rooted in Gaiole. The Frescobaldi Brut, at €36 per bottle or €35.56 for the 1.5 L, is more for those hosting a group who want a generous format, with a Charmat method, a Chardonnay and Pinot blend and a precisely named area. The ratings are nearly identical (7.3 versus 7.2), so budget and number of guests are what really decide.

Tosco Two Frescobaldi spumanti rated 7.2: the Pomino DOC Brut is made by the Metodo Classico, aged 36 months on the lees, at €61 for the 1.5 L bottle or about €30.65 per 75 cl, so it suits anyone who wants a more refined bubble for a meal or an occasion. The Spumante Brut, made by the Charmat method with 24 months on the lees and about €17.78 per 75 cl, is the most economical choice and the simplest to serve at an aperitif, for anyone looking for fresh sparkling wine without seeking complexity.