Cheaper alternatives to Castellare Chianti Classico Riserva

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

The splurge

Castellare Chianti Classico Riserva

Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€28

The steal

Close cousin

Torre de Oña Finca San Martín Crianza

Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend

Vanilla oak on both. Same firm grip of tannin. About 39% of the price.

€11 save €17

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

• Close cousin
  Velenosi Brecciarolo Rosso Piceno Superiore

  Rosso Piceno, Italy · Sangiovese · Montepulciano

  Shared Sangiovese in the blend
  €10

  save €18
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• Close cousin
  I Lauri Bajo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

  Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Italy · Montepulciano

  Vanilla oak on both
  €8

  save €20
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