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Dal Forno Romano Valpolicella Superiore Monte Lodoletta vs Tenuta Sant'Antonio La Bandina Valpolicella Superiore

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Dal Forno Romano Valpolicella Superiore Monte Lodoletta
2013 · Valpolicella, Italy · Corvina blend
€131
The steal
Dead ringer
Tenuta Sant'Antonio La Bandina Valpolicella Superiore
Valpolicella, Italy · Corvina blend
€18 save €113

Tale of the taste

Dal Forno Romano Valpolicella Superiore Monte Lodoletta Tenuta Sant'Antonio La Bandina Valpolicella Superiore
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 5 vs 4 · 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 Valpolicella postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 14% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €18 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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