Cheaper alternatives to Arnaldo-Caprai Belcompare Merlot

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

The splurge

Arnaldo-Caprai Belcompare Merlot

2015 · Umbria, Italy · Sangiovese · Montepulciano

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€205

The steal

Close cousin

Villanoviana Sant'Uberto Bolgheri Superiore

Bolgheri Superiore, Italy · Cabernet Sauvignon blend

Shared Sangiovese in the blend. Same dark-fruit core. About 23% of the price.

€48 save €157

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

• Close cousin
  Velenosi Roggio del Filare Rosso Piceno Superiore

  Rosso Piceno, Italy · Sangiovese · Montepulciano

  Shared Montepulciano in the blend
  €30

  save €175
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• Close cousin
  Cantine Mucci Kubbadì

  Terre di Chieti, Italy · Sangiovese · Montepulciano

  Shared Montepulciano in the blend
  €36

  save €169
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