Costa di Bussia - Tenuta Arnulfo Barolo Riserva vs La Rioja Alta Viña Alberdi Reserva
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Costa di Bussia - Tenuta Arnulfo Barolo Riserva
€46
Tale of the taste
Costa di Bussia - Tenuta Arnulfo Barolo Riserva
La Rioja Alta Viña Alberdi Reserva
Body
8 vs 8 · same
Tannin
9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal
Acidity
9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness
3 vs 3 · same
Fruit
4 vs 4 · same
Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.
Why it’s a dupe
Same full-throttle bodySame fruit-first attitudeBone-dry, both of themAbout 36% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €17 (checked Sep 2026) — check live prices:
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