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Elvio Cogno Barolo Cascina Nuova vs Montalbera Laccento Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Elvio Cogno Barolo Cascina Nuova
Barolo, Italy · Nebbiolo
€50
The steal
Close cousin
Montalbera Laccento Ruché di Castagnole Monferrato
Ruchè, Italy · Red blend
€16 save €34

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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