Cheaper alternatives to Ricasoli CeniPrimo Gran Selezione Chianti Classico

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

The splurge

Ricasoli CeniPrimo Gran Selezione Chianti Classico

Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€60

The steal

Close cousin

Caiarossa Pergolaia

Toscana, Italy · Red blend

Shared Sangiovese in the blend. Bone-dry, both of them. Same full-throttle body. About 40% of the price.

€24 save €36

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

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  Carpineto Chianti Classico

  Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

  Same Sangiovese at heart
  €15

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  Geografico Contessa di Radda Chianti Classico

  Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

  Same Sangiovese at heart
  €12

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