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Palari Faro vs Di Majo Norante Sangiovese

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Palari Faro
2012 · Faro, Italy · Red blend
€53
The steal
Close cousin
Di Majo Norante Sangiovese
Terre degli Osci, Italy · Red blend
€9 save €44

Tale of the taste

Palari Faro Di Majo Norante Sangiovese
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · 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

Shared Aglianico in the blendSame earthy streakAbout 17% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €9 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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