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Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo vs Petra

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo
2001 · Toscana, Italy · Red blend
€240
The steal
Dead ringer
Petra
Toscana, Italy · Red blend
€60 save €180

Tale of the taste

Castello dei Rampolla d'Alceo Petra
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal

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 dark-fruit coreAbout 25% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €60 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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