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Marchesi di Barolo Barolo (Tradizione) vs Poderi Colla Nebbiolo d'Alba

Tale of the tape.

Marchesi di Barolo Barolo (Tradizione) bottle
The splurge
Marchesi di Barolo Barolo (Tradizione)
Barolo, Italy · Nebbiolo
€54
The steal
Dead ringer
Poderi Colla Nebbiolo d'Alba
Nebbiolo d'Alba, Italy · Nebbiolo
€20 save €34

Tale of the taste

Marchesi di Barolo Barolo (Tradizione) Poderi Colla Nebbiolo d'Alba
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 8 vs 9 · +1 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 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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