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Dieter Meier Malo Selection Tinto vs Kaiken Ultra Malbec

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Dieter Meier Malo Selection Tinto
Mendoza, Argentina · Malbec
€47
The steal
Dead ringer
Kaiken Ultra Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina · Malbec
€17 save €30

Tale of the taste

Dieter Meier Malo Selection Tinto Kaiken Ultra Malbec
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 4 vs 6 · +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 Malbec at heartSame Mendoza postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €17 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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