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Paltrinieri Radice vs Cavicchioli Lambrusco dell'Emilia Dolce Rosso

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Paltrinieri Radice
Lambrusco di Sorbara, Italy · Sparkling blend
€15
The steal
Close cousin
Cavicchioli Lambrusco dell'Emilia Dolce Rosso
Emilia, Italy · Sparkling blend
€5 save €10

Tale of the taste

Paltrinieri Radice Cavicchioli Lambrusco dell'Emilia Dolce Rosso
Body 6 vs 6 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 9 vs 9 · same
Sweetness 6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal
Fruit 10 vs 10 · same

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Ancellotta in the blendSame easy-going fizzSame red-fruit crunchAbout 34% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €5 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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