Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Pianrosso Santa Caterina d'Oro vs Altesino Brunello di Montalcino
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Pianrosso Santa Caterina d'Oro
€139
Tale of the taste
Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Pianrosso Santa Caterina d'Oro
Altesino Brunello di Montalcino
Body
7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin
7 vs 7 · same
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 34% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €47 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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