Cheaper alternatives to Ferrari 'Giulio Ferrari' Riserva del Fondatore

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

The splurge

Ferrari 'Giulio Ferrari' Riserva del Fondatore

2017 · Trento, Italy · Sparkling

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€160

The steal

Dead ringer

Dorigati Methius Brut Riserva

Trentino, Italy · Sparkling

Same Sparkling at heart. Same fresh backbone. Bone-dry, both of them. About 33% of the price.

€53 save €107

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

• Dead ringer
  Ferrari Maximum Brut Blanc de Blancs

  Trento, Italy · Sparkling

  Same Sparkling at heart
  €23

  save €137
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• Close cousin
  Bellavista Franciacorta Pas Operé

  Franciacorta, Italy · Sparkling blend

  Same traditional method
  €57

  save €103
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