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Duca di Salaparuta Passo delle Mule Nero d'Avola vs Domodo Primitivo

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Duca di Salaparuta Passo delle Mule Nero d'Avola
Terre Siciliane, Italy · Red blend
€14
The steal
Close cousin
Domodo Primitivo
Puglia, Italy · Primitivo
€5 save €9

Tale of the taste

Duca di Salaparuta Passo delle Mule Nero d'Avola Domodo Primitivo
Body 9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 5 vs 5 · same
Fruit 10 vs 10 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Primitivo in the blendSame dark-fruit coreAbout 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €5 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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