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Nebbiolo di Carema Carema Riserva vs Château la Dournie Cabanette

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Nebbiolo di Carema Carema Riserva
Carema, Italy · Nebbiolo
€34
The steal
Close cousin
Château la Dournie Cabanette
Saint-Chinian, France · Red blend
€12 save €22

Tale of the taste

Nebbiolo di Carema Carema Riserva Château la Dournie Cabanette
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 8 vs 8 · same
Acidity 9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 5 vs 6 · +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 firm grip of tanninSame full-throttle bodyBone-dry, both of themAbout 34% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €12 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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