Brunilde di Menzione Primitivo di Manduria Riserva vs Fantini Primo Sangiovese - Merlot
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Brunilde di Menzione Primitivo di Manduria Riserva
€14
Tale of the taste
Brunilde di Menzione Primitivo di Manduria Riserva
Fantini Primo Sangiovese - Merlot
Body
8 vs 8 · same
Tannin
4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Acidity
4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness
6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
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
Shared Primitivo in the blendSame full-throttle bodySame sweet streakAbout 40% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €6 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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