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La Spinetta Gallina Barbera d'Alba vs La Spinetta Ca' di Pian Barbera d'Asti

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
La Spinetta Gallina Barbera d'Alba
Barbera d'Alba, Italy · Barbera
€60
The steal
Dead ringer
La Spinetta Ca' di Pian Barbera d'Asti
Barbera d'Asti, Italy · Barbera
€20 save €40

Tale of the taste

La Spinetta Gallina Barbera d'Alba La Spinetta Ca' di Pian Barbera d'Asti
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 5 vs 5 · same
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
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 Barbera at heartSame fresh backboneSame full-throttle bodyAbout 34% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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