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Dal Forno Romano Valpolicella Superiore Monte Lodoletta vs Corte San Benedetto Conte Mariano Amarone della Valpolicella

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Dal Forno Romano Valpolicella Superiore Monte Lodoletta
2013 · Valpolicella, Italy · Corvina blend
€131
The steal
Dead ringer
Corte San Benedetto Conte Mariano Amarone della Valpolicella
Amarone della Valpolicella, Italy · Corvina blend
€40 save €91

Tale of the taste

Dal Forno Romano Valpolicella Superiore Monte Lodoletta Corte San Benedetto Conte Mariano Amarone della Valpolicella
Body 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 5 vs 5 · same
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 firm grip of tanninSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 30% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €40 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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