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Antinori Castello della Sala Pinot Nero vs Lornano Chianti Classico

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Antinori Castello della Sala Pinot Nero
Umbria, Italy · Sangiovese · Montepulciano
€59
The steal
Close cousin
Lornano Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese
€18 save €41

Tale of the taste

Antinori Castello della Sala Pinot Nero Lornano Chianti Classico
Body 6 vs 6 · same
Tannin 5 vs 7 · +2 on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
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

Shared Sangiovese in the blendVanilla oak on bothAbout 31% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €18 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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