Emera Since 1974 Primitivo di Manduria vs Fantini Primo Sangiovese - Merlot
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Emera Since 1974 Primitivo di Manduria
€14
Tale of the taste
Emera Since 1974 Primitivo di Manduria
Fantini Primo Sangiovese - Merlot
Body
8 vs 8 · same
Tannin
5 vs 5 · same
Acidity
4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness
6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit
6 vs 10 · +4 on the steal
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 full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninAbout 40% of the price
Where to grab the steal
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