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Fabio Motta Le Gonnare Bolgheri Superiore vs Casale del Giglio Petit Verdot

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Fabio Motta Le Gonnare Bolgheri Superiore
Bolgheri Superiore, Italy · Cabernet Sauvignon blend
€48
The steal
Close cousin
Casale del Giglio Petit Verdot
Lazio, Italy · Sangiovese · Montepulciano
€15 save €33

Tale of the taste

Fabio Motta Le Gonnare Bolgheri Superiore Casale del Giglio Petit Verdot
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less 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 Sangiovese in the blendSame full-throttle bodySame fresh backboneAbout 32% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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