La Tunella Pignolo vs San Marzano Sud Primitivo - Merlot
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
La Tunella Pignolo
€28
Tale of the taste
La Tunella Pignolo
San Marzano Sud Primitivo - Merlot
Body
8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal
Tannin
6 vs 6 · same
Acidity
5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness
5 vs 5 · same
Fruit
6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal
Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.
Why it’s a dupe
Same firm grip of tanninSame fresh backboneBone-dry, both of themAbout 32% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €9 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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