Cheaper alternatives to Mesa Buio Buio

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

The splurge

Mesa Buio Buio

Carignano del Sulcis, Italy · Red blend

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€31

The steal

Close cousin

Mandrarossa Nero d'Avola

Sicilia, Italy · Red blend

Shared Aglianico in the blend. Same dark-fruit core. About 26% of the price.

€8 save €23

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

• Close cousin
  Velarino Nero di Troia

  Puglia, Italy · Red blend

  Shared Aglianico in the blend
  €8

  save €23
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• Close cousin
  Zabu Chiantari Nero d'Avola

  Terre Siciliane, Italy · Red blend

  Shared Aglianico in the blend
  €10

  save €21
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