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Caiarossa Pergolaia vs Enrique Mendoza La Tremenda Monastrell Alicante

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Caiarossa Pergolaia
Toscana, Italy · Red blend
€24
The steal
Close cousin
Enrique Mendoza La Tremenda Monastrell Alicante
Alicante, Spain · Mourvedre
€9 save €15

Tale of the taste

Caiarossa Pergolaia Enrique Mendoza La Tremenda Monastrell Alicante
Body 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Bone-dry, both of themSame full-throttle bodySame fresh backboneAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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