Dautel Merlot S vs Alfacinha Reserva Tinto
Tale of the tape.
Tale of the taste
Dautel Merlot S
Alfacinha Reserva Tinto
Body
7 vs 7 · same
Tannin
5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Acidity
7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness
5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
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 dark-fruit coreSame full-throttle bodyAbout 24% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €7 (checked Sep 2026) — check live prices:
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