Monte Zovo Calinverno vs Varvaglione 12 e Mezzo Negroamaro del Salento
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Monte Zovo Calinverno
€22
Tale of the taste
Monte Zovo Calinverno
Varvaglione 12 e Mezzo Negroamaro del Salento
Body
8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal
Tannin
6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity
5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness
5 vs 5 · same
Fruit
7 vs 9 · +2 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 fresh backboneAbout 39% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €8 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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