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Casa di Terra Maronea Bolgheri (Superiore) vs Château Lamothe-Cissac Haut-Médoc

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Casa di Terra Maronea Bolgheri (Superiore)
Bolgheri Superiore, Italy · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€50
The steal
Close cousin
Château Lamothe-Cissac Haut-Médoc
Haut-Médoc, France · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€18 save €32

Tale of the taste

Casa di Terra Maronea Bolgheri (Superiore) Château Lamothe-Cissac Haut-Médoc
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 8 vs 8 · same
Acidity 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 5 vs 5 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Cabernet Sauvignon at heartVanilla oak on bothAbout 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €18 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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