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La Posta Paulucci Malbec (Angel Paulucci Vineyard) vs Fantini Primo Sangiovese - Merlot

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
La Posta Paulucci Malbec (Angel Paulucci Vineyard)
Mendoza, Argentina · Malbec
€15
Fantini Primo Sangiovese - Merlot
Daunia, Italy · Red blend
€6 save €9

Tale of the taste

La Posta Paulucci Malbec (Angel Paulucci Vineyard) Fantini Primo Sangiovese - Merlot
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 5 vs 5 · same
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 7 vs 10 · +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 full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninSame fresh backboneAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €6 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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