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Ca La Bionda Malavoglia Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore vs Tenuta Sallier de la Tour Nero d'Avola

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Ca La Bionda Malavoglia Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore
Valpolicella Ripasso Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€25
The steal
Close cousin
Tenuta Sallier de la Tour Nero d'Avola
Sicilia, Italy · Red blend
€9 save €16

Tale of the taste

Ca La Bionda Malavoglia Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Tenuta Sallier de la Tour Nero d'Avola
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 8 vs 9 · +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 red-fruit crunchSame full-throttle bodyAbout 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €9 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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