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Costa di Bussia - Tenuta Arnulfo Barolo Riserva vs Lan Gran Reserva Rioja

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Costa di Bussia - Tenuta Arnulfo Barolo Riserva
Barolo, Italy · Nebbiolo
€46
Lan Gran Reserva Rioja
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€19 save €27

Tale of the taste

Costa di Bussia - Tenuta Arnulfo Barolo Riserva Lan Gran Reserva Rioja
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 9 vs 8 · 1 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 40% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €19 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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