La Pruina Ilmò Primitivo di Manduria vs San Marzano Gran Trio Rosso
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
La Pruina Ilmò Primitivo di Manduria
€19
Tale of the taste
La Pruina Ilmò Primitivo di Manduria
San Marzano Gran Trio Rosso
Body
8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal
Tannin
5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Acidity
4 vs 4 · same
Sweetness
7 vs 5 · 2 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
Shared Primitivo in the blendSame fresh backboneSame full-throttle bodyAbout 36% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €7 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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