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Fantini Opi Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva vs Ramón Bilbao Crianza Rioja

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Fantini Opi Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane, Italy · Montepulciano
€26
The steal
Close cousin
Ramón Bilbao Crianza Rioja
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€10 save €16

Tale of the taste

Fantini Opi Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Riserva Ramón Bilbao Crianza Rioja
Body 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
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

Vanilla oak on bothSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 40% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €10 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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Still want the splurge?

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