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Feudi Salentini Appassimento vs San Marzano I Tratturi Negroamaro

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Feudi Salentini Appassimento
Salento, Italy · Red blend
€17
The steal
Close cousin
San Marzano I Tratturi Negroamaro
Puglia, Italy · Red blend
€6 save €11

Tale of the taste

Feudi Salentini Appassimento San Marzano I Tratturi Negroamaro
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 5 vs 5 · same
Acidity 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 9 vs 9 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Aglianico in the blendSame dark-fruit coreAbout 35% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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