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Vinchio Vaglio Sei Vigne Insynthesis Riserva vs Itinera Prima Classe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Vinchio Vaglio Sei Vigne Insynthesis Riserva
Nizza, Italy · Barbera
€32
The steal
Close cousin
Itinera Prima Classe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Italy · Montepulciano
€9 save €23

Tale of the taste

Vinchio Vaglio Sei Vigne Insynthesis Riserva Itinera Prima Classe Montepulciano d'Abruzzo
Body 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 4 vs 4 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Vanilla oak on bothSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 28% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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