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Sansonina Merlot vs S. Cristina Cabernet Sauvignon Garda

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Sansonina Merlot
2011 · Garda, Italy · Red blend
€49
The steal
Dead ringer
S. Cristina Cabernet Sauvignon Garda
Garda, Italy · Red blend
€17 save €32

Tale of the taste

Sansonina Merlot S. Cristina Cabernet Sauvignon Garda
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 8 vs 8 · same

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Barbera in the blendSame Garda postcodeSame full-throttle bodyAbout 34% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €17 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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