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Cantina Gries Collection KG Gries Baron Carl Eyrl Lagrein Grieser vs Lenotti Veneto Rosso Passo Rosso

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Cantina Gries Collection KG Gries Baron Carl Eyrl Lagrein Grieser
Südtirol - Alto Adige, Italy · Red blend
€16
The steal
Close cousin
Lenotti Veneto Rosso Passo Rosso
Veneto, Italy · Red blend
€6 save €10

Tale of the taste

Cantina Gries Collection KG Gries Baron Carl Eyrl Lagrein Grieser Lenotti Veneto Rosso Passo Rosso
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 8 vs 10 · +2 on the steal

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 full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €6 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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