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Cà dei Frati Ronchedone Rosso vs Vigneti del Vulture Pipoli Aglianico del Vulture

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Cà dei Frati Ronchedone Rosso
Lombardia, Italy · Red blend
€22
The steal
Close cousin
Vigneti del Vulture Pipoli Aglianico del Vulture
Aglianico del Vulture, Italy · Red blend
€8 save €14

Tale of the taste

Cà dei Frati Ronchedone Rosso Vigneti del Vulture Pipoli Aglianico del Vulture
Body 8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 5 vs 5 · same
Fruit 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Vanilla oak on bothSame firm grip of tanninAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €8 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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