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Damiano Ciolli Silene Cesanese di Olevano Romano Superiore vs La Maldita Garnacha

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Damiano Ciolli Silene Cesanese di Olevano Romano Superiore
Cesanese di Olevano Romano, Italy · Sangiovese · Montepulciano
€21
La Maldita Garnacha
Rioja, Spain · Tempranillo blend
€8 save €13

Tale of the taste

Damiano Ciolli Silene Cesanese di Olevano Romano Superiore La Maldita Garnacha
Body 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 7 vs 10 · +3 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same red-fruit crunchBone-dry, both of themAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €8 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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