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La Tunella Pignolo vs Zabu Chiantari Nero d'Avola

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
La Tunella Pignolo
Colli Orientali del Friuli, Italy · Red blend
€28
The steal
Close cousin
Zabu Chiantari Nero d'Avola
Terre Siciliane, Italy · Red blend
€10 save €18

Tale of the taste

La Tunella Pignolo Zabu Chiantari Nero d'Avola
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 7 · +1 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 36% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €10 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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