Cheaper alternatives to Vigna Madre Giannicola di Carlo Apoteo Rosso

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

The splurge

Vigna Madre Giannicola di Carlo Apoteo Rosso

Abruzzo, Italy · Sangiovese · Montepulciano

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€28

The steal

Close cousin

Contri Why Not? 15.0

Salento, Italy · Red blend

Same firm grip of tannin. Same fresh backbone. Bone-dry, both of them. About 35% of the price.

€10 save €18

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  Lunaria Ruminat Primitivo

  Abruzzo, Italy · Sangiovese · Montepulciano

  Shared Montepulciano in the blend
  €11

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  Velenosi Brecciarolo Rosso Piceno Superiore

  Rosso Piceno, Italy · Sangiovese · Montepulciano

  Shared Montepulciano in the blend
  €10

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