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Corte San Benedetto Conte Mariano Amarone della Valpolicella vs Biscardo Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Corte San Benedetto Conte Mariano Amarone della Valpolicella
Amarone della Valpolicella, Italy · Corvina blend
€40
The steal
Dead ringer
Biscardo Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Valpolicella Ripasso Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€14 save €26

Tale of the taste

Corte San Benedetto Conte Mariano Amarone della Valpolicella Biscardo Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 5 vs 5 · same
Fruit 6 vs 5 · 1 less 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 full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninAbout 35% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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