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Antinori Badia a Passignano Chianti Classico Riserva vs Lievland Vineyards Bushvine Pinotage

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Antinori Badia a Passignano Chianti Classico Riserva
Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese
€49
The steal
Close cousin
Lievland Vineyards Bushvine Pinotage
Paarl, South Africa · Pinotage
€15 save €34

Tale of the taste

Antinori Badia a Passignano Chianti Classico Riserva Lievland Vineyards Bushvine Pinotage
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 6 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Vanilla oak on bothSame full-throttle bodyAbout 31% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €15 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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