Cheaper alternatives to Corte San Benedetto Conte Mariano Amarone della Valpolicella

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

The splurge

Corte San Benedetto Conte Mariano Amarone della Valpolicella

Amarone della Valpolicella, Italy · Corvina blend

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€40

The steal

Close cousin

Allegrini Valpolicella

Valpolicella, Italy · Corvina blend

Same Corvina at heart. Same fresh backbone. Same firm grip of tannin. About 30% of the price.

€12 save €28

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

• Dead ringer
  Biscardo Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore

  Valpolicella Ripasso Classico, Italy · Corvina blend

  Same Corvina at heart
  €14

  save €26
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• Dead ringer
  Corte Giara La Groletta Valpolicella Ripasso

  Valpolicella Ripasso, Italy · Corvina blend

  Same Corvina at heart
  €13

  save €27
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