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Monte del Frá Valpolicella Classico Superiore Lena di Mezzo vs Rasgón Tempranillo

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Monte del Frá Valpolicella Classico Superiore Lena di Mezzo
Valpolicella Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€15
Rasgón Tempranillo
Castilla, Spain · Tempranillo
€6 save €9

Tale of the taste

Monte del Frá Valpolicella Classico Superiore Lena di Mezzo Rasgón Tempranillo
Body 6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal
Tannin 5 vs 7 · +2 on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 5 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 7 vs 9 · +2 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Bone-dry, both of themSame fruit-first attitudeSame full-throttle bodyAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €6 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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