Polvanera Gioia del Colle Primitivo Riserva vs Maestro Italiano Gran Maestro Primitivo di Manduria
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Polvanera Gioia del Colle Primitivo Riserva
€35
Tale of the taste
Polvanera Gioia del Colle Primitivo Riserva
Maestro Italiano Gran Maestro Primitivo di Manduria
Body
6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal
Tannin
5 vs 5 · same
Acidity
5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness
6 vs 6 · same
Fruit
6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.
Why it’s a dupe
Same Primitivo at heartSame sweet streakSame firm grip of tanninAbout 28% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €10 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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