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Il Marroneto Madonna delle Grazie Brunello di Montalcino vs Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Il Marroneto Madonna delle Grazie Brunello di Montalcino
2010 · Brunello di Montalcino, Italy · Sangiovese
€798
The steal
Dead ringer
Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Brunello di Montalcino, Italy · Sangiovese
€59 save €739

Tale of the taste

Il Marroneto Madonna delle Grazie Brunello di Montalcino Altesino Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
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 Sangiovese at heartSame Brunello di Montalcino postcodeSame earthy streakA rounding error of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €59 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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