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Marchesi di Barolo Sarmassa Barolo vs Fontanafredda Barbaresco

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Marchesi di Barolo Sarmassa Barolo
Barolo, Italy · Nebbiolo
€59
The steal
Dead ringer
Fontanafredda Barbaresco
Barbaresco, Italy · Nebbiolo
€23 save €36

Tale of the taste

Marchesi di Barolo Sarmassa Barolo Fontanafredda Barbaresco
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 9 vs 9 · same
Acidity 9 vs 10 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 4 vs 5 · +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 Nebbiolo at heartSame firm grip of tanninSame full-throttle bodyAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €23 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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