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Cortonesi (La Mannella) La Mannella Brunello di Montalcino vs Terenzi Purosangue Morellino di Scansano Sangiovese Riserva

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Cortonesi (La Mannella) La Mannella Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino, Italy · Sangiovese
€50
The steal
Close cousin
Terenzi Purosangue Morellino di Scansano Sangiovese Riserva
Morellino di Scansano, Italy · Red blend
€20 save €30

Tale of the taste

Cortonesi (La Mannella) La Mannella Brunello di Montalcino Terenzi Purosangue Morellino di Scansano Sangiovese Riserva
Body 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Sangiovese in the blendSame red-fruit crunchAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €20 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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