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Corte San Benedetto Amarone della Valpolicella Classico vs Mottura Negroamaro del Salento Rosone

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Corte San Benedetto Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€53
The steal
Close cousin
Mottura Negroamaro del Salento Rosone
Salento, Italy · Red blend
€14 save €39

Tale of the taste

Corte San Benedetto Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Mottura Negroamaro del Salento Rosone
Body 10 vs 9 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 5 vs 5 · same
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
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

Vanilla oak on bothSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 25% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €14 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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