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Prunotto Barbera d'Alba vs Conte di Campiano Sangiovese del Conte

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Prunotto Barbera d'Alba
Barbera d'Alba, Italy · Barbera
€18
The steal
Close cousin
Conte di Campiano Sangiovese del Conte
Rubicone, Italy · Red blend
€6 save €12

Tale of the taste

Prunotto Barbera d'Alba Conte di Campiano Sangiovese del Conte
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 5 · 3 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 9 vs 10 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Barbera in the blendSame red-fruit crunchAbout 35% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €6 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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