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Gaja Barbaresco vs Fontanafredda Barbaresco

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Gaja Barbaresco
2013 · Barbaresco, Italy · Nebbiolo
€420
The steal
Dead ringer
Fontanafredda Barbaresco
Barbaresco, Italy · Nebbiolo
€23 save €397

Tale of the taste

Gaja Barbaresco Fontanafredda Barbaresco
Body 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 9 vs 10 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 5 vs 5 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Nebbiolo at heartSame Barbaresco postcodeSame earthy streakA rounding error of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €23 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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