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Quintodecimo Vigna Grande Cerzito Taurasi Riserva vs Santadi Terre Brune Superiore Carignano del Sulcis

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Quintodecimo Vigna Grande Cerzito Taurasi Riserva
2021 · Taurasi, Italy · Red blend
€172
The steal
Dead ringer
Santadi Terre Brune Superiore Carignano del Sulcis
Carignano del Sulcis, Italy · Red blend
€48 save €124

Tale of the taste

Quintodecimo Vigna Grande Cerzito Taurasi Riserva Santadi Terre Brune Superiore Carignano del Sulcis
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 5 vs 5 · same
Fruit 6 vs 6 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Aglianico in the blendSame full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninAbout 28% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €48 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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