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Franzoni Foja d'Or Riserva vs Masseria Borgo dei Trulli Primitivo

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Franzoni Foja d'Or Riserva
Botticino, Italy · Red blend
€34
The steal
Close cousin
Masseria Borgo dei Trulli Primitivo
Salento, Italy · Primitivo
€9 save €25

Tale of the taste

Franzoni Foja d'Or Riserva Masseria Borgo dei Trulli Primitivo
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 5 vs 5 · same
Acidity 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 10 vs 10 · same

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 26% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €9 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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