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Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon vs Almaviva EPU

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon
2021 · Puente Alto, Chile · Cabernet Sauvignon
€149
The steal
Dead ringer
Almaviva EPU
Puente Alto, Chile · Red blend
€51 save €98

Tale of the taste

Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon Almaviva EPU
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 5 vs 5 · same

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Cabernet Sauvignon in the blendSame Puente Alto postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 35% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €51 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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