Arnaldo-Caprai Belcompare Merlot vs Villanoviana Sant'Uberto Bolgheri Superiore
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Arnaldo-Caprai Belcompare Merlot
€205
Tale of the taste
Arnaldo-Caprai Belcompare Merlot
Villanoviana Sant'Uberto Bolgheri Superiore
Body
7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Tannin
6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal
Acidity
6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness
3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit
10 vs 8 · 2 less on the steal
Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.
Why it’s a dupe
Shared Sangiovese in the blendSame dark-fruit coreAbout 23% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €48 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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