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Batasiolo Barolo Briccolina vs La Rioja Alta Viña Alberdi Reserva

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Batasiolo Barolo Briccolina
Barolo, Italy · Nebbiolo
€44
The steal
Close cousin
La Rioja Alta Viña Alberdi Reserva
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€17 save €27

Tale of the taste

Batasiolo Barolo Briccolina La Rioja Alta Viña Alberdi Reserva
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal
Acidity 9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same full-throttle bodyBone-dry, both of themSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €17 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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