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Pieropan Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva vs Corte Giara La Groletta Valpolicella Ripasso

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Pieropan Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva
Amarone della Valpolicella, Italy · Corvina blend
€47
The steal
Dead ringer
Corte Giara La Groletta Valpolicella Ripasso
Valpolicella Ripasso, Italy · Corvina blend
€13 save €34

Tale of the taste

Pieropan Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Corte Giara La Groletta Valpolicella Ripasso
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 7 · +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 Corvina at heartSame fresh backboneSame full-throttle bodyAbout 27% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €13 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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