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Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino vs Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino Barolo Riserva (Cascina Dardi)

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino
2008 · Barolo, Italy · Nebbiolo
€2281
The steal
Dead ringer
Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino Barolo Riserva (Cascina Dardi)
Barolo, Italy · Nebbiolo
€50 save €2231

Tale of the taste

Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino Barolo Riserva (Cascina Dardi)
Body 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 9 vs 9 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

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

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €50 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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