Cheaper alternatives to Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino

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

The splurge

Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino, Italy · Sangiovese

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€44

The steal

Dead ringer

Carpineto Chianti Classico

Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

Same Sangiovese at heart. Same fresh backbone. Same firm grip of tannin. About 34% of the price.

€15 save €29

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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

  Same Sangiovese at heart
  €16

  save €28
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  Geografico Contessa di Radda Chianti Classico

  Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

  Same Sangiovese at heart
  €12

  save €32
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