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Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba vs Lornano Chianti Classico

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba
2011 · Barolo, Italy · Nebbiolo
€46
The steal
Close cousin
Lornano Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese
€18 save €28

Tale of the taste

Fontanafredda Barolo Serralunga d'Alba Lornano Chianti Classico
Body 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Tannin 9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal
Acidity 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Vanilla oak on bothBone-dry, both of themAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €18 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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