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Castello Finoto Brunello di Montalcino vs Ponte Lungo Curioso

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Castello Finoto Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino, Italy · Sangiovese
€28
The steal
Close cousin
Ponte Lungo Curioso
Toscana, Italy · Red blend
€9 save €19

Tale of the taste

Castello Finoto Brunello di Montalcino Ponte Lungo Curioso
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 7 vs 5 · 2 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 6 vs 9 · +3 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 32% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €9 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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