Cheaper alternatives to Fanti Brunello di Montalcino

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

The splurge

Fanti Brunello di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino, Italy · Sangiovese

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€40

The steal

Close cousin

Castello di Montepó Braccale Rosso

Toscana, Italy · Red blend

Shared Sangiovese in the blend. Vanilla oak on both. About 39% of the price.

€16 save €24

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

• Dead ringer
  Carpineto Chianti Classico

  Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

  Same Sangiovese at heart
  €15

  save €25
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  San Fabiano Calcinaia Chianti Classico

  Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

  Same Sangiovese at heart
  €15

  save €25
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