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Dal Forno Romano Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Lodoletta vs Pieropan Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Dal Forno Romano Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Lodoletta
2008 · Amarone della Valpolicella, Italy · Corvina blend
€335
The steal
Dead ringer
Pieropan Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva
Amarone della Valpolicella, Italy · Corvina blend
€47 save €288

Tale of the taste

Dal Forno Romano Amarone della Valpolicella Monte Lodoletta Pieropan Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva
Body 10 vs 9 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 5 vs 5 · same
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 6 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Corvina at heartSame Amarone della Valpolicella postcodeSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 14% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €47 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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