Cheaper alternatives to La Tunella Pignolo

Separated at birth. We found 3 dupes — same taste profile, same swagger, minus the prestige markup.

The splurge

La Tunella Pignolo

Colli Orientali del Friuli, Italy · Red blend

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€28

The steal

Close cousin

San Marzano Sud Primitivo - Merlot

Salento, Italy · Red blend

Same firm grip of tannin. Same fresh backbone. Bone-dry, both of them. About 32% of the price.

€9 save €19

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Prices are typical retail, checked Aug 2026 — the retailer has the last word.

• Close cousin
  Zabu Chiantari Nero d'Avola

  Terre Siciliane, Italy · Red blend

  Same firm grip of tannin
  €10

  save €18
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• Close cousin
  Mezzacorona Castel Firmian Teroldego Rotaliano

  Teroldego Rotaliano, Italy · Red blend

  Shared Barbera in the blend
  €8

  save €20
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