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Picchioni Andrea Rosso d’Asia vs Cantele Riserva Salice Salentino

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Picchioni Andrea Rosso d’Asia
Oltrepò Pavese, Italy · Red blend
€34
Cantele Riserva Salice Salentino
Salice Salentino, Italy · Red blend
€14 save €20

Tale of the taste

Picchioni Andrea Rosso d’Asia Cantele Riserva Salice Salentino
Body 7 vs 9 · +2 on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 4 vs 8 · +4 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same firm grip of tanninSame fresh backboneBone-dry, both of themAbout 40% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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