Praesidium Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva vs Fantini Casale Vecchio Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Praesidium Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva
€42
Tale of the taste
Praesidium Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva
Fantini Casale Vecchio Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Body
6 vs 6 · same
Tannin
6 vs 6 · same
Acidity
8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness
3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit
6 vs 6 · same
Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.
Why it’s a dupe
Same Montepulciano at heartSame Montepulciano d'Abruzzo postcodeSame fresh backboneAbout 28% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €12 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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