Rola Malu Red vs San Marzano Talò Primitivo - Merlot
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Rola Malu Red
€33
Tale of the taste
Rola Malu Red
San Marzano Talò Primitivo - Merlot
Body
8 vs 9 · +1 on the steal
Tannin
7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity
6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness
4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
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 full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 35% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €12 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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