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Farina Amarone della Valpolicella Classico vs Masseria Borgo dei Trulli Lucale Appassimento Primitivo

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Farina Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€35
The steal
Close cousin
Masseria Borgo dei Trulli Lucale Appassimento Primitivo
Puglia, Italy · Primitivo
€10 save €25

Tale of the taste

Farina Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Masseria Borgo dei Trulli Lucale Appassimento Primitivo
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 4 vs 4 · same
Acidity 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 6 vs 6 · same
Fruit 7 vs 7 · 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 28% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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