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Italo Cescon Pianissimo Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Ca'della Scala vs Allegrini Valpolicella Superiore

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Italo Cescon Pianissimo Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Ca'della Scala
Amarone della Valpolicella, Italy · Corvina blend
€52
The steal
Close cousin
Allegrini Valpolicella Superiore
Valpolicella, Italy · Corvina blend
€20 save €32

Tale of the taste

Italo Cescon Pianissimo Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Ca'della Scala Allegrini Valpolicella Superiore
Body 9 vs 6 · 3 less on the steal
Tannin 5 vs 5 · same
Acidity 5 vs 7 · +2 on the steal
Sweetness 6 vs 4 · 2 less on the steal
Fruit 7 vs 9 · +2 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Corvina at heartSame firm grip of tanninSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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