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Umberto Cesari Laurento Sangiovese Riserva vs Patrizi Passo del Bricco

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Umberto Cesari Laurento Sangiovese Riserva
Sangiovese di Romagna, Italy · Red blend
€21
The steal
Close cousin
Patrizi Passo del Bricco
Piemonte, Italy · Red blend
€6 save €15

Tale of the taste

Umberto Cesari Laurento Sangiovese Riserva Patrizi Passo del Bricco
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 9 · +3 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Barbera in the blendSame full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninAbout 31% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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