Cheaper alternatives to Tenuta di Sesta Brunello di Montalcino

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

The splurge

Tenuta di Sesta Brunello di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino, Italy · Sangiovese

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€38

The steal

Close cousin

Garofoli Rosso Conero Piancarda

Rosso Conero, Italy · Sangiovese · Montepulciano

Shared Sangiovese in the blend. Bone-dry, both of them. Same full-throttle body. About 32% of the price.

€12 save €26

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

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  Carpineto Chianti Classico

  Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

  Same Sangiovese at heart
  €15

  save €23
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  Geografico Contessa di Radda Chianti Classico

  Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese

  Same Sangiovese at heart
  €12

  save €26
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