Candido Cappello di Prete Salento vs Fantini Primo Sangiovese - Merlot
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Candido Cappello di Prete Salento
€16
Tale of the taste
Candido Cappello di Prete Salento
Fantini Primo Sangiovese - Merlot
Body
9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin
6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity
5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness
5 vs 5 · same
Fruit
5 vs 10 · +5 on the steal
Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.
Why it’s a dupe
Shared Aglianico in the blendSame fresh backboneBone-dry, both of themAbout 35% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €6 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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