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Bruno Giacosa Dolcetto d’Alba vs Cecilia Beretta Soraie Veneto

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Bruno Giacosa Dolcetto d’Alba
Piemonte, Italy · Red blend
€27
The steal
Close cousin
Cecilia Beretta Soraie Veneto
Veneto, Italy · Red blend
€10 save €17

Tale of the taste

Bruno Giacosa Dolcetto d’Alba Cecilia Beretta Soraie Veneto
Body 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 9 vs 9 · same

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 fruit-first attitudeSame firm grip of tanninAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €10 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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