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La Spinetta Ca' di Pian Barbera d'Asti vs Velarino Nero di Troia

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
La Spinetta Ca' di Pian Barbera d'Asti
Barbera d'Asti, Italy · Barbera
€20
The steal
Close cousin
Velarino Nero di Troia
Puglia, Italy · Red blend
€8 save €12

Tale of the taste

La Spinetta Ca' di Pian Barbera d'Asti Velarino Nero di Troia
Body 7 vs 9 · +2 on the steal
Tannin 5 vs 7 · +2 on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 5 · +2 on the steal
Fruit 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same dark-fruit coreSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €8 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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