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Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo vs Tenuta Castelbuono Ziggurat Montefalco Rosso

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo
Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese
€44
The steal
Close cousin
Tenuta Castelbuono Ziggurat Montefalco Rosso
Montefalco, Italy · Sangiovese · Montepulciano
€18 save €26

Tale of the taste

Castello di Bossi Chianti Classico Riserva Berardo Tenuta Castelbuono Ziggurat Montefalco Rosso
Body 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
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 Sangiovese in the blendSame fruit-first attitudeBone-dry, both of themAbout 40% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €18 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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