Cheaper alternatives to San Polo Brunello di Montalcino

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

The splurge

San Polo Brunello di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino, Italy · Sangiovese

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€49

The steal

Dead ringer

Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico

Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

Same Sangiovese at heart. Same firm grip of tannin. Bone-dry, both of them. About 38% of the price.

€18 save €31

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

• Dead ringer
  Lornano Chianti Classico

  Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

  Same Sangiovese at heart
  €18

  save €31
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• Dead ringer
  Carpineto Chianti Classico

  Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

  Same Sangiovese at heart
  €15

  save €34
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