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Marion Calto vs Zeni Costalago Rosso Veronese

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Marion Calto
Veneto, Italy · Red blend
€36
The steal
Close cousin
Zeni Costalago Rosso Veronese
Rosso Veronese, Italy · Red blend
€10 save €26

Tale of the taste

Marion Calto Zeni Costalago Rosso Veronese
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Barbera in the blendSame dark-fruit coreAbout 28% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €10 (checked Sep 2026) — check live prices:

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