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Maso Maroni Amarone della Valpolicella vs Biscardo Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Maso Maroni Amarone della Valpolicella
Amarone della Valpolicella, Italy · Corvina blend
€35
The steal
Dead ringer
Biscardo Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Valpolicella Ripasso Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€14 save €21

Tale of the taste

Maso Maroni Amarone della Valpolicella Biscardo Ripasso Valpolicella Classico Superiore
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 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 5 vs 5 · same

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 40% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €14 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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