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El Enemigo Gran Enemigo Single Vineyard Chacayes Cabernet Franc vs Salentein Primus Malbec (Primum)

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
El Enemigo Gran Enemigo Single Vineyard Chacayes Cabernet Franc
2016 · Tunuyán, Argentina · Red blend
€128
The steal
Dead ringer
Salentein Primus Malbec (Primum)
Tunuyán, Argentina · Malbec
€41 save €87

Tale of the taste

El Enemigo Gran Enemigo Single Vineyard Chacayes Cabernet Franc Salentein Primus Malbec (Primum)
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 8 vs 5 · 3 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 6 vs 6 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Malbec in the blendSame Tunuyán postcodeSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 32% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €41 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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