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Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino Barolo Riserva (Cascina Dardi) vs Massolino Nebbiolo Langhe

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino Barolo Riserva (Cascina Dardi)
Barolo, Italy · Nebbiolo
€50
The steal
Close cousin
Massolino Nebbiolo Langhe
Langhe, Italy · Nebbiolo
€19 save €31

Tale of the taste

Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino Barolo Riserva (Cascina Dardi) Massolino Nebbiolo Langhe
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 9 vs 9 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 4 vs 7 · +3 on the steal

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Same Nebbiolo at heartSame fresh backboneBone-dry, both of themAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €19 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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