Diemersdal The Journal Pinotage vs Alfacinha Reserva Tinto
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Diemersdal The Journal Pinotage
€44
Tale of the taste
Diemersdal The Journal Pinotage
Alfacinha Reserva Tinto
Body
8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin
6 vs 6 · same
Acidity
5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness
4 vs 4 · same
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 dark-fruit coreSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 16% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €7 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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