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Corte San Benedetto Conte Mariano Amarone della Valpolicella vs Allegrini Valpolicella

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Corte San Benedetto Conte Mariano Amarone della Valpolicella
Amarone della Valpolicella, Italy · Corvina blend
€40
The steal
Close cousin
Allegrini Valpolicella
Valpolicella, Italy · Corvina blend
€12 save €28

Tale of the taste

Corte San Benedetto Conte Mariano Amarone della Valpolicella Allegrini Valpolicella
Body 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 10 · +4 on the steal

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Same Corvina at heartSame fresh backboneSame firm grip of tanninAbout 30% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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