Marco Abella Loidana vs Fantini Primo Sangiovese - Merlot
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Marco Abella Loidana
€15
Tale of the taste
Marco Abella Loidana
Fantini Primo Sangiovese - Merlot
Body
9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin
6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity
7 vs 5 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness
3 vs 5 · +2 on the steal
Fruit
8 vs 10 · +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 red-fruit crunchSame full-throttle bodyAbout 38% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €6 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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