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Biondi-Santi Rosso di Montalcino vs Fattoria dei Barbi Rosso di Montalcino

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Biondi-Santi Rosso di Montalcino
Rosso di Montalcino, Italy · Red blend
€85
The steal
Dead ringer
Fattoria dei Barbi Rosso di Montalcino
Rosso di Montalcino, Italy · Red blend
€27 save €58

Tale of the taste

Biondi-Santi Rosso di Montalcino Fattoria dei Barbi Rosso di Montalcino
Body 6 vs 6 · same
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 7 vs 7 · same

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 red-fruit crunchAbout 32% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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