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Gaja Idda Rosso vs Donnafugata La Bella Sedara

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Gaja Idda Rosso
Etna, Italy · Red blend
€50
The steal
Close cousin
Donnafugata La Bella Sedara
Sicilia, Italy · Red blend
€10 save €40

Tale of the taste

Gaja Idda Rosso Donnafugata La Bella Sedara
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Aglianico in the blendSame red-fruit crunchAbout 20% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €10 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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