Cheaper alternatives to Cecchi Chianti Classico

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

The splurge

Cecchi Chianti Classico

Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€14

The steal

Same neighbourhood

Domodo Primitivo

Puglia, Italy · Primitivo

Same full-throttle body. Same firm grip of tannin. Bone-dry, both of them. About 35% of the price.

€5 save €9

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

• Same neighbourhood
  Merino Tinto

  Alentejano, Portugal · Baga · Castelao

  Bone-dry, both of them
  €6

  save €8
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• Same neighbourhood
  Vigneti del Salento Primitivo I Muri

  Puglia, Italy · Primitivo

  Same full-throttle body
  €5

  save €9
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