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Querceto di Castellina Sei Gran Selezione Chianti Classico vs San Fabiano Calcinaia Chianti Classico

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Querceto di Castellina Sei Gran Selezione Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese
€52
The steal
Dead ringer
San Fabiano Calcinaia Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese
€15 save €37

Tale of the taste

Querceto di Castellina Sei Gran Selezione Chianti Classico San Fabiano Calcinaia Chianti Classico
Body 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
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 Chianti Classico postcodeSame fresh backboneAbout 29% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €15 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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