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Gianfranco Fino Es Primitivo di Manduria vs Paololeo Giunonico Riserva Primitivo di Manduria

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Gianfranco Fino Es Primitivo di Manduria
2016 · Primitivo di Manduria, Italy · Primitivo
€218
The steal
Dead ringer
Paololeo Giunonico Riserva Primitivo di Manduria
Primitivo di Manduria, Italy · Primitivo
€28 save €190

Tale of the taste

Gianfranco Fino Es Primitivo di Manduria Paololeo Giunonico Riserva Primitivo di Manduria
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 5 vs 5 · same
Acidity 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 6 vs 6 · same
Fruit 8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Primitivo at heartSame Primitivo di Manduria postcodeSame dark-fruit coreAbout 13% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €28 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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