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Casanova di Neri Giovanni Neri Brunello di Montalcino vs Castello Giulio Brunello di Montalcino

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Casanova di Neri Giovanni Neri Brunello di Montalcino
2021 · Brunello di Montalcino, Italy · Sangiovese
€343
The steal
Dead ringer
Castello Giulio Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino, Italy · Sangiovese
€29 save €314

Tale of the taste

Casanova di Neri Giovanni Neri Brunello di Montalcino Castello Giulio Brunello di Montalcino
Body 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 2 vs 3 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 9 vs 10 · +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 Sangiovese at heartSame Brunello di Montalcino postcodeSame fruit-first attitudeA rounding error of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €29 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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