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Pietro Zardini Leone Zardini Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva vs Montresor Amarone della Valpolicella

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Pietro Zardini Leone Zardini Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva
2011 · Amarone della Valpolicella, Italy · Corvina blend
€140
The steal
Dead ringer
Montresor Amarone della Valpolicella
Amarone della Valpolicella, Italy · Corvina blend
€29 save €111

Tale of the taste

Pietro Zardini Leone Zardini Amarone della Valpolicella Riserva Montresor Amarone della Valpolicella
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 8 vs 8 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Corvina at heartSame Amarone della Valpolicella postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 21% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €29 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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