Dautel Merlot S vs San Marzano Talò Malvasia Nera
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Dautel Merlot S
€29
Tale of the taste
Dautel Merlot S
San Marzano Talò Malvasia Nera
Body
7 vs 9 · +2 on the steal
Tannin
5 vs 5 · same
Acidity
7 vs 5 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness
5 vs 5 · 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 dark-fruit coreSame firm grip of tanninAbout 37% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €11 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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