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Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo vs Il Borro Toscana

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo
2001 · Toscana, Italy · Red blend
€240
The steal
Dead ringer
Il Borro Toscana
Toscana, Italy · Red blend
€69 save €171

Tale of the taste

Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo Il Borro Toscana
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 6 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Cabernet Sauvignon in the blendSame Toscana postcodeSame full-throttle bodyAbout 29% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €69 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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