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Masseria Borgo dei Trulli Liala Negroamaro vs Varvaglione 12 e Mezzo Negroamaro del Salento

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Masseria Borgo dei Trulli Liala Negroamaro
Salento, Italy · Red blend
€22
The steal
Dead ringer
Varvaglione 12 e Mezzo Negroamaro del Salento
Salento, Italy · Red blend
€8 save €14

Tale of the taste

Masseria Borgo dei Trulli Liala Negroamaro Varvaglione 12 e Mezzo Negroamaro del Salento
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 5 vs 5 · same
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 9 vs 9 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Aglianico in the blendSame Salento postcodeSame full-throttle bodyAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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