Francesco Cadinu Ghirada Elisi Cannonau di Sardegna vs Mesa Primo Scuro
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Francesco Cadinu Ghirada Elisi Cannonau di Sardegna
€50
Tale of the taste
Francesco Cadinu Ghirada Elisi Cannonau di Sardegna
Mesa Primo Scuro
Body
7 vs 8 · +1 on the steal
Tannin
6 vs 6 · same
Acidity
6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness
5 vs 3 · 2 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
Same Grenache at heartSame Cannonau di Sardegna postcodeSame firm grip of tanninAbout 21% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €11 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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