Aristocratico Amarone della Valpolicella vs Cantina Sava Ritardatario Primitivo di Manduria
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Aristocratico Amarone della Valpolicella
€25
Tale of the taste
Aristocratico Amarone della Valpolicella
Cantina Sava Ritardatario Primitivo di Manduria
Body
9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin
5 vs 5 · same
Acidity
5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness
6 vs 6 · same
Fruit
7 vs 6 · 1 less 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 sweet streakAbout 40% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €10 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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