Cheaper alternatives to Fontodi Chianti Classico

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

The splurge

Fontodi Chianti Classico

Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€42

The steal

Dead ringer

Fattoria di Rodano Chianti Classico

Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

Same Sangiovese at heart. Same Chianti Classico postcode. Same fresh backbone. About 38% of the price.

€16 save €26

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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 €27
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• Dead ringer
  Geografico Contessa di Radda Chianti Classico

  Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

  Same Sangiovese at heart
  €12

  save €30
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