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Villa Poggio Salvi Brunello di Montalcino vs Garofoli Rosso Conero Piancarda

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Villa Poggio Salvi Brunello di Montalcino
Brunello di Montalcino, Italy · Sangiovese
€39
The steal
Close cousin
Garofoli Rosso Conero Piancarda
Rosso Conero, Italy · Sangiovese · Montepulciano
€12 save €27

Tale of the taste

Villa Poggio Salvi Brunello di Montalcino Garofoli Rosso Conero Piancarda
Body 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 6 vs 7 · +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 Sangiovese in the blendBone-dry, both of themSame full-throttle bodyAbout 32% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €12 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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