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L’Arco Arcum Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore vs Cecilia Beretta Soraie Veneto

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
L’Arco Arcum Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore
Valpolicella Ripasso Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€32
The steal
Close cousin
Cecilia Beretta Soraie Veneto
Veneto, Italy · Red blend
€10 save €22

Tale of the taste

L’Arco Arcum Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore Cecilia Beretta Soraie Veneto
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 9 vs 9 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same red-fruit crunchSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 32% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €10 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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