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Monte del Frá Valpolicella Classico Superiore Lena di Mezzo vs Vigneti del Salento Negroamaro I Muri

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Monte del Frá Valpolicella Classico Superiore Lena di Mezzo
Valpolicella Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€15
The steal
Close cousin
Vigneti del Salento Negroamaro I Muri
Puglia, Italy · Red blend
€6 save €9

Tale of the taste

Monte del Frá Valpolicella Classico Superiore Lena di Mezzo Vigneti del Salento Negroamaro I Muri
Body 6 vs 9 · +3 on the steal
Tannin 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 5 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
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

Vanilla oak on bothSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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