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Agri Segretum Marmocchio vs Vigneti del Salento Primitivo - Merlot Zolla

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Agri Segretum Marmocchio
Umbria, Italy · Sangiovese · Montepulciano
€25
The steal
Close cousin
Vigneti del Salento Primitivo - Merlot Zolla
Puglia, Italy · Red blend
€8 save €17

Tale of the taste

Agri Segretum Marmocchio Vigneti del Salento Primitivo - Merlot Zolla
Body 7 vs 9 · +2 on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 6 · +2 on the steal
Fruit 4 vs 6 · +2 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Vanilla oak on bothSame firm grip of tanninAbout 32% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €8 (checked Sep 2026) — check live prices:

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