Cheaper alternatives to Monteraponi Chianti Classico

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

The splurge

Monteraponi Chianti Classico

Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€29

The steal

Close cousin

Domaine La Rouviole Petit R

Minervois, France · Red blend

Same fresh backbone. Same full-throttle body. Same firm grip of tannin. About 39% of the price.

€11 save €18

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• Close cousin
  Donnafugata La Bella Sedara

  Sicilia, Italy · Red blend

  Same red-fruit crunch
  €10

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• Close cousin
  Velenosi Brecciarolo Rosso Piceno Superiore

  Rosso Piceno, Italy · Sangiovese · Montepulciano

  Shared Sangiovese in the blend
  €10

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