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La Pruina Ilmò Riserva Primitivo di Manduria vs Vigneti del Salento Primitivo - Merlot Zolla

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
La Pruina Ilmò Riserva Primitivo di Manduria
Primitivo di Manduria, Italy · Primitivo
€22
The steal
Close cousin
Vigneti del Salento Primitivo - Merlot Zolla
Puglia, Italy · Red blend
€8 save €14

Tale of the taste

La Pruina Ilmò Riserva Primitivo di Manduria Vigneti del Salento Primitivo - Merlot Zolla
Body 8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 3 vs 5 · +2 on the steal
Sweetness 6 vs 6 · same
Fruit 4 vs 6 · +2 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 blendVanilla oak on bothAbout 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €8 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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