Cheaper alternatives to Carobbio Leone Sangiovese

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

The splurge

Carobbio Leone Sangiovese

2014 · Toscana, Italy · Red blend

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€60

The steal

Dead ringer

Caiarossa Pergolaia

Toscana, Italy · Red blend

Shared Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. Same Toscana postcode. Same firm grip of tannin. About 40% of the price.

€24 save €36

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

• Dead ringer
  Fattoria di Rodano Chianti Classico

  Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

  Shared Sangiovese in the blend
  €16

  save €44
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• Close cousin
  Geografico Contessa di Radda Chianti Classico

  Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

  Shared Sangiovese in the blend
  €12

  save €48
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