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Tenuta San Guido Le Difese vs Ponte Lungo Curioso

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Tenuta San Guido Le Difese
Toscana, Italy · Red blend
€30
The steal
Close cousin
Ponte Lungo Curioso
Toscana, Italy · Red blend
€9 save €21

Tale of the taste

Tenuta San Guido Le Difese Ponte Lungo Curioso
Body 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 8 vs 9 · +1 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 30% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €9 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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