Castellare Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggiale vs ColleMassari Montecucco Rosso Riserva
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Castellare Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggiale
€40
Tale of the taste
Castellare Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggiale
ColleMassari Montecucco Rosso Riserva
Body
6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Tannin
7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity
8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness
3 vs 3 · same
Fruit
6 vs 8 · +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 Sangiovese in the blendBone-dry, both of themSame full-throttle bodyAbout 40% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €16 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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