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Tenuta Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino vs Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Tenuta Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino, Italy · Sangiovese
€53
The steal
Dead ringer
Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico, Italy · Sangiovese
€18 save €35

Tale of the taste

Tenuta Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino Rocca di Montegrossi Chianti Classico
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 5 vs 7 · +2 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 full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninAbout 35% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €18 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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