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

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€28

The steal

Close cousin

Lunaria Ruminat Primitivo

Abruzzo, Italy · Sangiovese · Montepulciano

Shared Montepulciano in the blend. Same Abruzzo postcode. Same full-throttle body. About 38% of the price.

€11 save €17

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

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  Velenosi Brecciarolo Rosso Piceno Superiore

  Rosso Piceno, Italy · Sangiovese · Montepulciano

  Shared Montepulciano in the blend
  €10

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  Itinera Prima Classe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

  Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Italy · Montepulciano

  Shared Montepulciano in the blend
  €9

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