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De Stefani Bailo Amarone della Valpolicella vs Farina Remo Farina Montecorna Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
De Stefani Bailo Amarone della Valpolicella
Amarone della Valpolicella, Italy · Corvina blend
€40
The steal
Close cousin
Farina Remo Farina Montecorna Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore
Valpolicella Ripasso Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€15 save €25

Tale of the taste

De Stefani Bailo Amarone della Valpolicella Farina Remo Farina Montecorna Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore
Body 10 vs 8 · 2 less on the steal
Tannin 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Corvina at heartSame sweet streakSame firm grip of tanninAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €15 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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