Bruno Giacosa Dolcetto d’Alba vs Araldica Ceppi Storici Barbera d'Asti
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Bruno Giacosa Dolcetto d’Alba
€27
Tale of the taste
Bruno Giacosa Dolcetto d’Alba
Araldica Ceppi Storici Barbera d'Asti
Body
7 vs 7 · same
Tannin
6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity
5 vs 8 · +3 on the steal
Sweetness
4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit
9 vs 10 · +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 Barbera in the blendSame full-throttle bodySame fruit-first attitudeAbout 35% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €10 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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