Cheaper alternatives to Pulenta Estate Gran Corte (VII)

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

The splurge

Pulenta Estate Gran Corte (VII)

Mendoza, Argentina · Cabernet Sauvignon · Malbec

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€43

The steal

Dead ringer

Kaiken Terroir Series Malbec

Mendoza, Argentina · Malbec

Shared Malbec in the blend. Same Mendoza postcode. Same full-throttle body. About 26% of the price.

€11 save €32

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

• Dead ringer
  Kaiken Malbec

  Mendoza, Argentina · Malbec

  Shared Malbec in the blend
  €10

  save €33
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• Dead ringer
  La Posta Paulucci Malbec (Angel Paulucci Vineyard)

  Mendoza, Argentina · Malbec

  Shared Malbec in the blend
  €15

  save €28
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