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San Marzano 60 Sessantanni Old Vines Primitivo di Manduria vs Vinosia Luciano Ercolino Orus Primitivo

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
San Marzano 60 Sessantanni Old Vines Primitivo di Manduria
Primitivo di Manduria, Italy · Primitivo
€24
The steal
Dead ringer
Vinosia Luciano Ercolino Orus Primitivo
Salento, Italy · Primitivo
€9 save €15

Tale of the taste

San Marzano 60 Sessantanni Old Vines Primitivo di Manduria Vinosia Luciano Ercolino Orus Primitivo
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 4 vs 4 · same
Acidity 4 vs 4 · same
Sweetness 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 7 vs 9 · +2 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 full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €9 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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