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Luca Old Vine Malbec vs Trivento Reserve Malbec

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Luca Old Vine Malbec
Uco Valley, Argentina · Malbec
€23
The steal
Dead ringer
Trivento Reserve Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina · Malbec
€8 save €15

Tale of the taste

Luca Old Vine Malbec Trivento Reserve Malbec
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 5 vs 5 · same
Acidity 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 7 vs 8 · +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 Malbec at heartSame firm grip of tanninBone-dry, both of themAbout 35% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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