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Palladino Barolo Parafada vs La Vizcaína El Rapolao (Lomas de Valtuille)

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Palladino Barolo Parafada
Barolo, Italy · Nebbiolo
€56
The steal
Close cousin
La Vizcaína El Rapolao (Lomas de Valtuille)
Bierzo, Spain · Mencia
€22 save €34

Tale of the taste

Palladino Barolo Parafada La Vizcaína El Rapolao (Lomas de Valtuille)
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 9 vs 6 · 3 less on the steal
Acidity 9 vs 8 · 1 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 earthy streakBone-dry, both of themAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €22 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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