Cheaper alternatives to Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

Separated at birth. We found 3 dupes — same taste profile, same swagger, minus the prestige markup.

The splurge

Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

Brunello di Montalcino, Italy · Sangiovese

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€59

The steal

Close cousin

San Felice Campogiovanni Rosso di Montalcino

Rosso di Montalcino, Italy · Red blend

Shared Sangiovese in the blend. Bone-dry, both of them. Same full-throttle body. About 39% of the price.

€23 save €36

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Prices are typical retail, checked Aug 2026 — the retailer has the last word.

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  Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico

  Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

  Same Sangiovese at heart
  €18

  save €41
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  San Fabiano Calcinaia Chianti Classico

  Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

  Same Sangiovese at heart
  €15

  save €44
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