Cheaper alternatives to San Fabiano Calcinaia Chianti Classico

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

The splurge

San Fabiano Calcinaia Chianti Classico

Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€15

The steal

Same neighbourhood

Rasgón Tempranillo

Castilla, Spain · Tempranillo

Same firm grip of tannin. Bone-dry, both of them. Same fruit-first attitude. About 38% of the price.

€6 save €9

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

• Same neighbourhood
  Fantini Primo Sangiovese - Merlot

  Daunia, Italy · Red blend

  Same full-throttle body
  €6

  save €9
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• Same neighbourhood
  Domodo Primitivo

  Puglia, Italy · Primitivo

  Same full-throttle body
  €5

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