Cheaper alternatives to Galante Sangiovese Appassimento

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

The splurge

Galante Sangiovese Appassimento

Romagna, Italy · Red blend

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€14

The steal

Close cousin

Fantini Primo Sangiovese - Merlot

Daunia, Italy · Red blend

Same full-throttle body. Same firm grip of tannin. Same fresh backbone. About 40% of the price.

€6 save €8

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

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  Vigneti del Salento Primitivo I Muri

  Puglia, Italy · Primitivo

  Same full-throttle body
  €5

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  Domodo Primitivo

  Puglia, Italy · Primitivo

  Same firm grip of tannin
  €5

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