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Podere le Ripi Cielo d'Ulisse Brunello di Montalcino vs Fattoria di Rodano Chianti Classico

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Podere le Ripi Cielo d'Ulisse Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino, Italy · Sangiovese
€42
The steal
Dead ringer
Fattoria di Rodano Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese
€16 save €26

Tale of the taste

Podere le Ripi Cielo d'Ulisse Brunello di Montalcino Fattoria di Rodano Chianti Classico
Body 6 vs 6 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
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 Sangiovese at heartSame red-fruit crunchAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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