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Monte Faustino Il Fuoriclasse Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva vs Lenotti Amarone della Valpolicella Classico di Carlo

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Monte Faustino Il Fuoriclasse Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva
2016 · Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€135
The steal
Close cousin
Lenotti Amarone della Valpolicella Classico di Carlo
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€45 save €90

Tale of the taste

Monte Faustino Il Fuoriclasse Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Lenotti Amarone della Valpolicella Classico di Carlo
Body 10 vs 10 · same
Tannin 3 vs 5 · +2 on the steal
Acidity 4 vs 4 · same
Sweetness 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 2 vs 5 · +3 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 heartSame Amarone della Valpolicella Classico postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 33% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €45 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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