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Actarus Primitivo di Manduria vs San Marzano I Tratturi Primitivo

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Actarus Primitivo di Manduria
Primitivo di Manduria, Italy · Primitivo
€20
The steal
Dead ringer
San Marzano I Tratturi Primitivo
Puglia, Italy · Primitivo
€6 save €14

Tale of the taste

Actarus Primitivo di Manduria San Marzano I Tratturi Primitivo
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 4 vs 4 · same
Acidity 4 vs 4 · same
Sweetness 6 vs 6 · same
Fruit 8 vs 10 · +2 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Primitivo at heartSame full-throttle bodySame sweet streakAbout 30% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €6 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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