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Quintarelli Giuseppe Valpolicella Classico Superiore vs Monte del Frá Valpolicella Classico Superiore Lena di Mezzo

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Quintarelli Giuseppe Valpolicella Classico Superiore
2014 · Valpolicella Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€110
The steal
Dead ringer
Monte del Frá Valpolicella Classico Superiore Lena di Mezzo
Valpolicella Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€15 save €95

Tale of the taste

Quintarelli Giuseppe Valpolicella Classico Superiore Monte del Frá Valpolicella Classico Superiore Lena di Mezzo
Body 6 vs 6 · same
Tannin 5 vs 5 · same
Acidity 7 vs 7 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 7 vs 7 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Corvina at heartSame Valpolicella Classico postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 14% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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