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Podere le Ripi Cielo d'Ulisse Brunello di Montalcino vs ColleMassari Montecucco Rosso Riserva

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Podere le Ripi Cielo d'Ulisse Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino, Italy · Sangiovese
€42
The steal
Close cousin
ColleMassari Montecucco Rosso Riserva
Montecucco, Italy · Red blend
€16 save €26

Tale of the taste

Podere le Ripi Cielo d'Ulisse Brunello di Montalcino ColleMassari Montecucco Rosso Riserva
Body 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
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 Sangiovese in the blendBone-dry, both of themSame full-throttle bodyAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €16 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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