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Ferrari 'Giulio Ferrari' Riserva del Fondatore vs Dorigati Methius Brut Riserva

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Ferrari 'Giulio Ferrari' Riserva del Fondatore
2017 · Trento, Italy · Sparkling
€160
The steal
Dead ringer
Dorigati Methius Brut Riserva
Trentino, Italy · Sparkling
€53 save €107

Tale of the taste

Ferrari 'Giulio Ferrari' Riserva del Fondatore Dorigati Methius Brut Riserva
Body 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 2 vs 2 · same
Fruit 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Sparkling at heartSame fresh backboneBone-dry, both of themAbout 33% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €53 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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