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Masi Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico vs Santa Sofia Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico

Tale of the tape.

Masi Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico bottle
The splurge
Masi Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
2012 · Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€99
The steal
Dead ringer
Santa Sofia Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€37 save €62

Tale of the taste

Masi Costasera Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Santa Sofia Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico
Body 10 vs 9 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 5 vs 5 · same
Acidity 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 6 vs 6 · same
Fruit 7 vs 7 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Corvina at heartSame Amarone della Valpolicella Classico postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €37 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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