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Zýmē La Mattonara Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva vs Corte San Benedetto Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Zýmē La Mattonara Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva
2009 · Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€290
The steal
Dead ringer
Corte San Benedetto Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€53 save €237

Tale of the taste

Zýmē La Mattonara Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Corte San Benedetto Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Body 9 vs 10 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 5 vs 5 · same
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 7 vs 7 · same
Fruit 6 vs 6 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Corvina at heartSame Amarone della Valpolicella Classico postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 18% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €53 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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