Cheaper alternatives to Ferrero Brunello di Montalcino

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

The splurge

Ferrero Brunello di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino, Italy · Sangiovese

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€55

The steal

Close cousin

ColleMassari Montecucco Rosso Riserva

Montecucco, Italy · Red blend

Shared Sangiovese in the blend. Same full-throttle body. Bone-dry, both of them. About 29% of the price.

€16 save €39

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

• Dead ringer
  San Fabiano Calcinaia Chianti Classico

  Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

  Same Sangiovese at heart
  €15

  save €40
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• Close cousin
  Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico

  Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

  Same Sangiovese at heart
  €18

  save €37
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