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Cesari Bosan Riserva Amarone della Valpolicella Classico vs Elettra Primitivo

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Cesari Bosan Riserva Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€56
The steal
Close cousin
Elettra Primitivo
Puglia, Italy · Primitivo
€18 save €38

Tale of the taste

Cesari Bosan Riserva Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Elettra Primitivo
Body 9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal
Tannin 5 vs 5 · same
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 6 vs 6 · same
Fruit 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same sweet streakSame firm grip of tanninSame fresh backboneAbout 32% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €18 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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