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Stefano Accordini Il Fornetto Riserva Amarone della Valpolicella Classico vs Fratelli Giuliari La Piccola Botte Amarone della Valpolicella

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Stefano Accordini Il Fornetto Riserva Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
2017 · Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€109
The steal
Dead ringer
Fratelli Giuliari La Piccola Botte Amarone della Valpolicella
Amarone della Valpolicella, Italy · Corvina blend
€30 save €79

Tale of the taste

Stefano Accordini Il Fornetto Riserva Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Fratelli Giuliari La Piccola Botte Amarone della Valpolicella
Body 10 vs 9 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 5 vs 5 · same
Acidity 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 6 vs 6 · same
Fruit 10 vs 9 · 1 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Corvina at heartSame dark-fruit coreAbout 27% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €30 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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