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Kalós Wines Kalós Cru Gran Reserva Malbec vs Andean Vineyards Alma Andina Malbec Reserve

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Kalós Wines Kalós Cru Gran Reserva Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina · Malbec
€35
The steal
Close cousin
Andean Vineyards Alma Andina Malbec Reserve
Mendoza, Argentina · Malbec
€9 save €26

Tale of the taste

Kalós Wines Kalós Cru Gran Reserva Malbec Andean Vineyards Alma Andina Malbec Reserve
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 7 vs 4 · 3 less on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 5 vs 8 · +3 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Malbec at heartSame Mendoza postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 26% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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