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El Enemigo Cabernet Franc vs Andean Vineyards Alma Andina Malbec Reserve

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
El Enemigo Cabernet Franc
Mendoza, Argentina · Cabernet Franc
€23
The steal
Close cousin
Andean Vineyards Alma Andina Malbec Reserve
Mendoza, Argentina · Malbec
€9 save €14

Tale of the taste

El Enemigo Cabernet Franc Andean Vineyards Alma Andina Malbec Reserve
Body 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 4 · 2 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 5 · 3 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 6 vs 8 · +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 Mendoza postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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