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Gaja Barbaresco vs Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Gaja Barbaresco
2013 · Barbaresco, Italy · Nebbiolo
€420
The steal
Dead ringer
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo
Barbaresco, Italy · Nebbiolo
€63 save €357

Tale of the taste

Gaja Barbaresco Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 8 vs 8 · same
Acidity 9 vs 9 · same
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 fresh backboneAbout 15% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €63 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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