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Vegliamonte Alba vs Di Majo Norante Sangiovese

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Vegliamonte Alba
Alba, Italy · Red blend
€41
The steal
Close cousin
Di Majo Norante Sangiovese
Terre degli Osci, Italy · Red blend
€9 save €32

Tale of the taste

Vegliamonte Alba Di Majo Norante Sangiovese
Body 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 4 vs 6 · +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 earthy streakSame firm grip of tanninAbout 22% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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