Cheaper alternatives to Ricasoli Roncicone Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

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

The splurge

Ricasoli Roncicone Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€57

The steal

Close cousin

Terrazze dell Etna Carusu Rosso

Etna, Italy · Red blend

Same earthy streak. Same full-throttle body. About 39% of the price.

€22 save €35

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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 €42
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• Dead ringer
  San Fabiano Calcinaia Chianti Classico

  Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

  Same Sangiovese at heart
  €15

  save €42
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