Cheaper alternatives to Nardelli 1961 Primitivo

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

The splurge

Nardelli 1961 Primitivo

Puglia, Italy · Primitivo

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€15

The steal

Dead ringer

Cielo e Terra Primitivo Puglia Primasole

Puglia, Italy · Primitivo

Same Primitivo at heart. Same Puglia postcode. Same dark-fruit core. About 38% of the price.

€6 save €9

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

• Dead ringer
  Vigneti del Salento Primitivo I Muri

  Puglia, Italy · Primitivo

  Same Primitivo at heart
  €5

  save €10
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• Dead ringer
  San Marzano I Tratturi Primitivo

  Puglia, Italy · Primitivo

  Same Primitivo at heart
  €6

  save €9
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