Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva vs La Fornace Brunello di Montalcino
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
€202
Tale of the taste
Castello Romitorio Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
La Fornace Brunello di Montalcino
Body
6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Tannin
7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Acidity
8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness
3 vs 3 · same
Fruit
5 vs 5 · same
Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.
Why it’s a dupe
Same Sangiovese at heartSame Brunello di Montalcino postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 25% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €51 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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