Cheaper alternatives to Uberti Franciacorta Francesco I Brut

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

The splurge

Uberti Franciacorta Francesco I Brut

Franciacorta, Italy · Sparkling blend

BodyAciditySweetnessFruit

€30

The steal

Same neighbourhood

Valdo Origine Spumante Brut

Veneto, Italy · Sparkling

Bone-dry, both of them. Same firm grip of tannin. Same fresh backbone. About 29% of the price.

€9 save €21

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