Cheaper alternatives to Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva

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

The splurge

Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico Riserva

Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€25

The steal

Close cousin

I Lauri Bajo Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Italy · Montepulciano

Vanilla oak on both. Same fresh backbone. About 31% of the price.

€8 save €17

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

• Close cousin
  Itinera Prima Classe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

  Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Italy · Montepulciano

  Vanilla oak on both
  €9

  save €16
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• Close cousin
  Les Vignerons du Narbonnais Saint Baurois Grande Réserve GSM

  Languedoc, France · Red blend

  Same fresh backbone
  €9

  save €16
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