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Cignomoro Lorodue Ellosdos vs Candido Cappello di Prete Salento

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Cignomoro Lorodue Ellosdos
Salento, Italy · Red blend
€60
The steal
Dead ringer
Candido Cappello di Prete Salento
Salento, Italy · Red blend
€16 save €44

Tale of the taste

Cignomoro Lorodue Ellosdos Candido Cappello di Prete Salento
Body 8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 5 vs 5 · same
Fruit 6 vs 5 · 1 less 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 Salento postcodeSame firm grip of tanninAbout 27% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €16 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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