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Caiaffa Lampyris Nero di Troia vs Cantine due Palme Pillastro Primitivo Puglia

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Caiaffa Lampyris Nero di Troia
Puglia, Italy · Red blend
€22
The steal
Close cousin
Cantine due Palme Pillastro Primitivo Puglia
Puglia, Italy · Primitivo
€9 save €13

Tale of the taste

Caiaffa Lampyris Nero di Troia Cantine due Palme Pillastro Primitivo Puglia
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 4 · 2 less on the steal
Acidity 4 vs 3 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 6 · +2 on the steal
Fruit 7 vs 9 · +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 Puglia postcodeSame dark-fruit coreAbout 40% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €9 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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