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La Valentina Bellovedere Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (Riserva) vs Tenuta Ulisse Amaranta Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
La Valentina Bellovedere Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (Riserva)
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Italy · Montepulciano
€47
The steal
Dead ringer
Tenuta Ulisse Amaranta Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Italy · Montepulciano
€18 save €29

Tale of the taste

La Valentina Bellovedere Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (Riserva) Tenuta Ulisse Amaranta Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Body 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 6 vs 6 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Montepulciano at heartSame Montepulciano d'Abruzzo postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €18 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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