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Torre d'Orti Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore vs Fantini Primo Sangiovese - Merlot

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Torre d'Orti Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore
Valpolicella Ripasso, Italy · Corvina blend
€16
The steal
Close cousin
Fantini Primo Sangiovese - Merlot
Daunia, Italy · Red blend
€6 save €10

Tale of the taste

Torre d'Orti Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Fantini Primo Sangiovese - Merlot
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 5 vs 5 · same
Fruit 8 vs 10 · +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 full-throttle bodySame fresh backboneBone-dry, both of themAbout 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €6 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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