Fontanafredda Barbaresco vs Itinera Prima Classe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Fontanafredda Barbaresco
€23
Tale of the taste
Fontanafredda Barbaresco
Itinera Prima Classe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Body
8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Tannin
9 vs 5 · 4 less on the steal
Acidity
10 vs 7 · 3 less on the steal
Sweetness
3 vs 3 · same
Fruit
5 vs 4 · 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
Bone-dry, both of themSame fruit-first attitudeSame full-throttle bodyAbout 39% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €9 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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