Elvio Cogno Barolo Cascina Nuova vs Montalbera Laccento Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Elvio Cogno Barolo Cascina Nuova
€50
Tale of the taste
Elvio Cogno Barolo Cascina Nuova
Montalbera Laccento Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato
Body
8 vs 8 · same
Tannin
9 vs 6 · 3 less on the steal
Acidity
9 vs 5 · 4 less on the steal
Sweetness
3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit
5 vs 7 · +2 on the steal
Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.
Why it’s a dupe
Shared Nebbiolo in the blendSame full-throttle bodyBone-dry, both of themAbout 32% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €16 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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