Polvanera 14 Primitivo Gioia del Colle vs Merino Tinto
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Polvanera 14 Primitivo Gioia del Colle
€14
Tale of the taste
Polvanera 14 Primitivo Gioia del Colle
Merino Tinto
Body
8 vs 8 · same
Tannin
5 vs 5 · same
Acidity
4 vs 6 · +2 on the steal
Sweetness
6 vs 4 · 2 less 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 full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 40% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €6 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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