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Gulfi NeroBufaleffj vs Zabu Chiantari Nero d'Avola

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Gulfi NeroBufaleffj
Terre Siciliane, Italy · Red blend
€39
The steal
Dead ringer
Zabu Chiantari Nero d'Avola
Terre Siciliane, Italy · Red blend
€10 save €29

Tale of the taste

Gulfi NeroBufaleffj Zabu Chiantari Nero d'Avola
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 5 vs 5 · same
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

Shared Aglianico in the blendSame Terre Siciliane postcodeSame dark-fruit coreAbout 26% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €10 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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