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Le Preare Amarone della Valpolicella Classico vs Cantina Sava Ritardatario Primitivo di Manduria

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Le Preare Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Amarone della Valpolicella Classico, Italy · Corvina blend
€27
The steal
Close cousin
Cantina Sava Ritardatario Primitivo di Manduria
Primitivo di Manduria, Italy · Primitivo
€10 save €17

Tale of the taste

Le Preare Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Cantina Sava Ritardatario Primitivo di Manduria
Body 9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 5 vs 5 · same
Acidity 4 vs 4 · same
Sweetness 6 vs 6 · same
Fruit 8 vs 6 · 2 less on the steal

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Vanilla oak on bothSame sweet streakAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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