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Bussola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Vigneto Alto TB vs Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Bussola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Vigneto Alto TB
2012 · Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€199
The steal
Dead ringer
Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€50 save €149

Tale of the taste

Bussola Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Vigneto Alto TB Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Body 10 vs 10 · same
Tannin 5 vs 5 · same
Acidity 4 vs 4 · same
Sweetness 7 vs 7 · same
Fruit 7 vs 8 · +1 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 postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 25% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €50 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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