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Cascina Valle Asinari Barbera d'Asti vs Patrizi Passo del Bricco

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Cascina Valle Asinari Barbera d'Asti
Barbera d'Asti, Italy · Barbera
€17
The steal
Close cousin
Patrizi Passo del Bricco
Piemonte, Italy · Red blend
€6 save €11

Tale of the taste

Cascina Valle Asinari Barbera d'Asti Patrizi Passo del Bricco
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 5 vs 5 · same
Acidity 7 vs 5 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 5 · +2 on the steal
Fruit 10 vs 9 · 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

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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