Podere Forte Petrucci Melo vs Villa Patrizia 4-20 Merlot
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Podere Forte Petrucci Melo
€265
Tale of the taste
Podere Forte Petrucci Melo
Villa Patrizia 4-20 Merlot
Body
7 vs 7 · same
Tannin
5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Acidity
6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness
3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
Fruit
5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.
Why it’s a dupe
Shared Cabernet Sauvignon in the blendSame full-throttle bodySame fresh backboneAbout 18% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €49 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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