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Il Falchetto Bricco Roche Riserva vs La Spinetta Ca' di Pian Barbera d'Asti

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Il Falchetto Bricco Roche Riserva
Nizza, Italy · Barbera
€54
The steal
Close cousin
La Spinetta Ca' di Pian Barbera d'Asti
Barbera d'Asti, Italy · Barbera
€20 save €34

Tale of the taste

Il Falchetto Bricco Roche Riserva La Spinetta Ca' di Pian Barbera d'Asti
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 5 · 2 less on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Barbera at heartSame dark-fruit coreAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €20 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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