Salentein Primus Malbec (Primum) vs Kaiken Malbec
Tale of the tape.
Tale of the taste
Salentein Primus Malbec (Primum)
Kaiken Malbec
Body
8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin
6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity
5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness
4 vs 4 · 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
Same Malbec at heartVanilla oak on bothAbout 24% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €10 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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