Cheaper alternatives to Castello Giulio Brunello di Montalcino

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

The splurge

Castello Giulio Brunello di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino, Italy · Sangiovese

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€29

The steal

Close cousin

Ciù Ciù Marche San Carro Rosso

Marche, Italy · Sangiovese · Montepulciano

Shared Sangiovese in the blend. Same dark-fruit core. About 38% of the price.

€11 save €18

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

• Close cousin
  Ponte Lungo Curioso

  Toscana, Italy · Red blend

  Shared Sangiovese in the blend
  €9

  save €20
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  Velenosi Brecciarolo Rosso Piceno Superiore

  Rosso Piceno, Italy · Sangiovese · Montepulciano

  Shared Sangiovese in the blend
  €10

  save €19
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