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Luigi Einaudi Terlo Vigna Costa Grimaldi Barolo vs Marchesi di Barolo Michet Nebbiolo d'Alba

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Luigi Einaudi Terlo Vigna Costa Grimaldi Barolo
Barolo, Italy · Nebbiolo
€50
The steal
Close cousin
Marchesi di Barolo Michet Nebbiolo d'Alba
Nebbiolo d'Alba, Italy · Nebbiolo
€15 save €35

Tale of the taste

Luigi Einaudi Terlo Vigna Costa Grimaldi Barolo Marchesi di Barolo Michet Nebbiolo d'Alba
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 9 vs 9 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
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 Nebbiolo at heartSame fresh backboneBone-dry, both of themAbout 30% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €15 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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