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Fantini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane vs Torre Oria El Cortez Xo Extra Ordinario

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Fantini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane
Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane, Italy · Montepulciano
€21
The steal
Close cousin
Torre Oria El Cortez Xo Extra Ordinario
Valencia, Spain · Mourvedre
€8 save €13

Tale of the taste

Fantini Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane Torre Oria El Cortez Xo Extra Ordinario
Body 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Vanilla oak on bothSame full-throttle bodyAbout 40% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €8 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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