La Fornace Brunello di Montalcino vs La Spinetta Ca' di Pian Barbera d'Asti
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
La Fornace Brunello di Montalcino
€51
Tale of the taste
La Fornace Brunello di Montalcino
La Spinetta Ca' di Pian Barbera d'Asti
Body
7 vs 7 · same
Tannin
8 vs 5 · 3 less on the steal
Acidity
8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness
3 vs 3 · same
Fruit
5 vs 7 · +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 fresh backboneSame full-throttle bodyBone-dry, both of themAbout 40% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €20 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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