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Corte San Benedetto Conte Mariano Amarone della Valpolicella vs Tormaresca Nèprica Negroamaro

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
Tormaresca Nèprica Negroamaro
Puglia, Italy · Red blend
€12 save €28

Tale of the taste

Corte San Benedetto Conte Mariano Amarone della Valpolicella Tormaresca Nèprica Negroamaro
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 5 vs 5 · same
Fruit 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninSame fresh backboneAbout 31% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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