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Malavasi Mulinëro vs G.D. Vajra Dolcetto d'Alba

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Malavasi Mulinëro
Lombardia, Italy · Red blend
€36
The steal
Close cousin
G.D. Vajra Dolcetto d'Alba
Dolcetto d'Alba, Italy · Red blend
€14 save €22

Tale of the taste

Malavasi Mulinëro G.D. Vajra Dolcetto d'Alba
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 6 vs 4 · 2 less on the steal
Fruit 10 vs 9 · 1 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Barbera in the blendSame fresh backboneSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €14 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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