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Masi Riserva Costasera Amarone della Valpollicella Classico vs Ilatium Morini Ciliegi Valpolicella Ripasso

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Masi Riserva Costasera Amarone della Valpollicella Classico
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€58
The steal
Dead ringer
Ilatium Morini Ciliegi Valpolicella Ripasso
Valpolicella Ripasso, Italy · Corvina blend
€19 save €39

Tale of the taste

Masi Riserva Costasera Amarone della Valpollicella Classico Ilatium Morini Ciliegi Valpolicella Ripasso
Body 10 vs 8 · 2 less on the steal
Tannin 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Corvina at heartVanilla oak on bothAbout 33% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €19 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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