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Pulenta Estate Gran Malbec (X) vs La Posta Paulucci Malbec (Angel Paulucci Vineyard)

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Pulenta Estate Gran Malbec (X)
Mendoza, Argentina · Malbec
€40
The steal
Dead ringer
La Posta Paulucci Malbec (Angel Paulucci Vineyard)
Mendoza, Argentina · Malbec
€15 save €25

Tale of the taste

Pulenta Estate Gran Malbec (X) La Posta Paulucci Malbec (Angel Paulucci Vineyard)
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 7 vs 7 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Malbec at heartSame Mendoza postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €15 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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