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Chakana Malbec Ayni vs Andean Vineyards Alma Andina Malbec Reserve

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Chakana Malbec Ayni
Mendoza, Argentina · Malbec
€32
The steal
Dead ringer
Andean Vineyards Alma Andina Malbec Reserve
Mendoza, Argentina · Malbec
€9 save €23

Tale of the taste

Chakana Malbec Ayni Andean Vineyards Alma Andina Malbec Reserve
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Malbec at heartSame Mendoza postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 28% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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