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Piercarlo Culasso Barbera d’Alba Superiore vs Cantina di Negrar Appassimento Rosso

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Piercarlo Culasso Barbera d’Alba Superiore
Barbera d'Alba, Italy · Barbera
€26
The steal
Close cousin
Cantina di Negrar Appassimento Rosso
Veneto, Italy · Red blend
€10 save €16

Tale of the taste

Piercarlo Culasso Barbera d’Alba Superiore Cantina di Negrar Appassimento Rosso
Body 6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 5 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Barbera in the blendSame firm grip of tanninBone-dry, both of themAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €10 (checked Sep 2026) — check live prices:

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