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Elio Altare Dolcetto d'Alba vs Cielo e Terra Primitivo Puglia Primasole

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Elio Altare Dolcetto d'Alba
Dolcetto d'Alba, Italy · Red blend
€16
The steal
Close cousin
Cielo e Terra Primitivo Puglia Primasole
Puglia, Italy · Primitivo
€6 save €10

Tale of the taste

Elio Altare Dolcetto d'Alba Cielo e Terra Primitivo Puglia Primasole
Body 7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 6 · +2 on the steal
Fruit 9 vs 10 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same dark-fruit coreSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €6 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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