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Clos Floridène Graves vs San Marzano Gran Trio Rosso

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Clos Floridène Graves
Graves, France · Red blend
€18
San Marzano Gran Trio Rosso
Salento, Italy · Red blend
€7 save €11

Tale of the taste

Clos Floridène Graves San Marzano Gran Trio Rosso
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 9 vs 6 · 3 less on the steal
Acidity 9 vs 4 · 5 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 5 · +2 on the steal
Fruit 8 vs 8 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same full-throttle bodySame fruit-first attitudeBone-dry, both of themAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €7 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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