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Argiano Sella del Leccio Rosso di Montalcino vs Fattoria dei Barbi Rosso di Montalcino

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Argiano Sella del Leccio Rosso di Montalcino
2019 · Rosso di Montalcino, Italy · Red blend
€110
The steal
Dead ringer
Fattoria dei Barbi Rosso di Montalcino
Rosso di Montalcino, Italy · Red blend
€27 save €83

Tale of the taste

Argiano Sella del Leccio Rosso di Montalcino Fattoria dei Barbi Rosso di Montalcino
Body 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Cabernet Sauvignon in the blendSame Rosso di Montalcino postcodeSame fresh backboneAbout 24% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €27 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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