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Podere le Ripi Lupi e Sirene vs Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Podere le Ripi Lupi e Sirene
2016 · Brunello di Montalcino, Italy · Sangiovese
€176
The steal
Dead ringer
Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino, Italy · Sangiovese
€59 save €117

Tale of the taste

Podere le Ripi Lupi e Sirene Le Ragnaie Brunello di Montalcino
Body 6 vs 6 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 4 vs 5 · +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 Brunello di Montalcino postcodeSame earthy streakAbout 33% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €59 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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