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Fasoli Gino Calle Merlot Rosso Veronese vs Monte Zovo Calinverno

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Fasoli Gino Calle Merlot Rosso Veronese
Rosso Veronese, Italy · Red blend
€58
The steal
Close cousin
Monte Zovo Calinverno
Rosso Veronese, Italy · Red blend
€22 save €36

Tale of the taste

Fasoli Gino Calle Merlot Rosso Veronese Monte Zovo Calinverno
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 5 vs 5 · same
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 Barbera in the blendSame Rosso Veronese postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €22 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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