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Marchesi di Gresy Barbaresco Gaiun Martinenga vs Fontanafredda Barbaresco Coste Rubín

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Marchesi di Gresy Barbaresco Gaiun Martinenga
2005 · Barbaresco, Italy · Nebbiolo
€197
The steal
Dead ringer
Fontanafredda Barbaresco Coste Rubín
Barbaresco, Italy · Nebbiolo
€38 save €159

Tale of the taste

Marchesi di Gresy Barbaresco Gaiun Martinenga Fontanafredda Barbaresco Coste Rubín
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 8 vs 8 · same
Acidity 9 vs 9 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 4 vs 6 · +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 Barbaresco postcodeSame fresh backboneAbout 19% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €38 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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