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Castello di Montepó Sassoalloro Oro vs Geografico Contessa di Radda Chianti Classico

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Castello di Montepó Sassoalloro Oro
Toscana, Italy · Red blend
€34
The steal
Close cousin
Geografico Contessa di Radda Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese
€12 save €22

Tale of the taste

Castello di Montepó Sassoalloro Oro Geografico Contessa di Radda Chianti Classico
Body 6 vs 6 · same
Tannin 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 5 vs 7 · +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 blendSame full-throttle bodyBone-dry, both of themAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €12 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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