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Louis Latour Fixin vs La Spinetta Ca' di Pian Barbera d'Asti

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Louis Latour Fixin
Fixin, France · Pinot Noir
€57
The steal
Close cousin
La Spinetta Ca' di Pian Barbera d'Asti
Barbera d'Asti, Italy · Barbera
€20 save €37

Tale of the taste

Louis Latour Fixin La Spinetta Ca' di Pian Barbera d'Asti
Body 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 5 vs 5 · same
Acidity 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 2 vs 3 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 7 · +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 firm grip of tanninSame fresh backboneSame full-throttle bodyAbout 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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