Cheaper alternatives to Damiano Ciolli Silene Cesanese di Olevano Romano Superiore

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

The splurge

Damiano Ciolli Silene Cesanese di Olevano Romano Superiore

Cesanese di Olevano Romano, Italy · Sangiovese · Montepulciano

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€21

The steal

Same neighbourhood

Mandrarossa Nero d'Avola

Sicilia, Italy · Red blend

Same firm grip of tannin. Same fruit-first attitude. Same fresh backbone. About 38% of the price.

€8 save €13

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  La Maldita Garnacha

  Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend

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