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Gianfranco Fino Es Riserva vs Masca del Tacco Lu Rappaio Primitivo di Manduria

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Gianfranco Fino Es Riserva
2019 · Primitivo di Manduria, Italy · Primitivo
€160
The steal
Dead ringer
Masca del Tacco Lu Rappaio Primitivo di Manduria
Primitivo di Manduria, Italy · Primitivo
€11 save €149

Tale of the taste

Gianfranco Fino Es Riserva Masca del Tacco Lu Rappaio Primitivo di Manduria
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 7 vs 7 · same

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 postcodeVanilla oak on bothA rounding error of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €11 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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