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Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico vs Luciano Arduini Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€50
The steal
Dead ringer
Luciano Arduini Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore
Valpolicella Ripasso Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€16 save €34

Tale of the taste

Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Luciano Arduini Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore
Body 10 vs 8 · 2 less on the steal
Tannin 5 vs 5 · same
Acidity 4 vs 4 · same
Sweetness 7 vs 5 · 2 less on the steal
Fruit 8 vs 8 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Corvina at heartVanilla oak on bothAbout 31% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €16 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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