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Monte Faustino Il Fuoriclasse Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva vs Télos L'Amarone Amarone della Valpolicella

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
Télos L'Amarone Amarone della Valpolicella
Amarone della Valpolicella, Italy · Corvina blend
€44 save €91

Tale of the taste

Monte Faustino Il Fuoriclasse Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Télos L'Amarone Amarone della Valpolicella
Body 10 vs 9 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 3 vs 5 · +2 on the steal
Acidity 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 6 vs 6 · same
Fruit 2 vs 3 · +1 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 €44 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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