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Cantine del Notaio La Firma Aglianico del Vulture vs Zabu Chiantari Nero d'Avola

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Cantine del Notaio La Firma Aglianico del Vulture
Aglianico del Vulture, Italy · Red blend
€35
The steal
Close cousin
Zabu Chiantari Nero d'Avola
Terre Siciliane, Italy · Red blend
€10 save €25

Tale of the taste

Cantine del Notaio La Firma Aglianico del Vulture Zabu Chiantari Nero d'Avola
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
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

Shared Aglianico in the blendSame full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninAbout 29% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €10 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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