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Bussola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva vs Ca La Bionda Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Bussola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva
2013 · Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€158
The steal
Dead ringer
Ca La Bionda Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€54 save €104

Tale of the taste

Bussola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Ca La Bionda Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 6 vs 6 · same
Fruit 10 vs 8 · 2 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 Corvina at heartSame Amarone della Valpolicella Classico postcodeSame full-throttle bodyAbout 34% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €54 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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