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Domini Veneti Collezione Pruviniano Amarone della Valpolicella Classico vs San Marzano Sud Primitivo - Merlot

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Domini Veneti Collezione Pruviniano Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€38
The steal
Close cousin
San Marzano Sud Primitivo - Merlot
Salento, Italy · Red blend
€9 save €29

Tale of the taste

Domini Veneti Collezione Pruviniano Amarone della Valpolicella Classico San Marzano Sud Primitivo - Merlot
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
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 full-throttle bodyAbout 23% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €9 (checked Sep 2026) — check live prices:

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