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Soldera Brunello di Montalcino Riserva vs Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Soldera Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
2004 · Brunello di Montalcino, Italy · Sangiovese
€2383
The steal
Dead ringer
Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino, Italy · Sangiovese
€48 save €2335

Tale of the taste

Soldera Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino
Body 6 vs 6 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 8 vs 8 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 5 vs 5 · same

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 fresh backboneA rounding error of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €48 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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