Tenuta del Nicchio Il Nicchio vs Fattoria le Pupille Poggio Valente
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Tenuta del Nicchio Il Nicchio
€250
Tale of the taste
Tenuta del Nicchio Il Nicchio
Fattoria le Pupille Poggio Valente
Body
8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin
7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity
6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness
4 vs 4 · same
Fruit
6 vs 5 · 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
Shared Cabernet Sauvignon in the blendSame Toscana postcodeSame fresh backboneAbout 13% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €33 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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