Gianfranco Alessandria Barolo vs Marqués de Riscal Próximo
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Gianfranco Alessandria Barolo
€49
Tale of the taste
Gianfranco Alessandria Barolo
Marqués de Riscal Próximo
Body
8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin
9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal
Acidity
9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness
3 vs 3 · same
Fruit
6 vs 6 · same
Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.
Why it’s a dupe
Vanilla oak on bothSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 17% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €9 (checked Sep 2026) — check live prices:
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