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Bolla Amarone della Valpolicella Classico vs Tenute Orestiadi Paxmentis Leggermente Appassito Syrah

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Bolla Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€36
The steal
Close cousin
Tenute Orestiadi Paxmentis Leggermente Appassito Syrah
Terre Siciliane, Italy · Red blend
€12 save €24

Tale of the taste

Bolla Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Tenute Orestiadi Paxmentis Leggermente Appassito Syrah
Body 10 vs 9 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 6 vs 6 · same
Fruit 8 vs 8 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Vanilla oak on bothSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 35% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €12 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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