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El Esteco Altimvs vs Dieter Meier Puro Corte

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
El Esteco Altimvs
Salta, Argentina · Red blend
€57
The steal
Dead ringer
Dieter Meier Puro Corte
Mendoza, Argentina · Red blend
€18 save €39

Tale of the taste

El Esteco Altimvs Dieter Meier Puro Corte
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 7 vs 7 · same
Acidity 7 vs 8 · +1 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 Cabernet Franc in the blendVanilla oak on bothAbout 31% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €18 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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