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Fattoria dei Barbi Rosso di Montalcino vs Palacios Remondo Rioja La Vendimia

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Fattoria dei Barbi Rosso di Montalcino
Rosso di Montalcino, Italy · Red blend
€27
The steal
Close cousin
Palacios Remondo Rioja La Vendimia
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€10 save €17

Tale of the taste

Fattoria dei Barbi Rosso di Montalcino Palacios Remondo Rioja La Vendimia
Body 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Same red-fruit crunchBone-dry, both of themAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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