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Gaja Costa Russi (Barbaresco) Langhe vs Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Gaja Costa Russi (Barbaresco) Langhe
2016 · Barbaresco, Italy · Nebbiolo
€699
The steal
Dead ringer
Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano
Barbaresco, Italy · Nebbiolo
€69 save €630

Tale of the taste

Gaja Costa Russi (Barbaresco) Langhe Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano
Body 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 8 vs 8 · same
Acidity 9 vs 9 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
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 streakAbout 10% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €69 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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