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Le Ragose Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva vs Aristocratico Amarone della Valpolicella

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Le Ragose Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€69
The steal
Dead ringer
Aristocratico Amarone della Valpolicella
Amarone della Valpolicella, Italy · Corvina blend
€25 save €44

Tale of the taste

Le Ragose Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Aristocratico Amarone della Valpolicella
Body 10 vs 9 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 6 vs 6 · same
Fruit 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Corvina at heartSame sweet streakSame fresh backboneAbout 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €25 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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