Schola Sarmenti Diciotto Primitivo vs Rivera Primitivo Salento
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Schola Sarmenti Diciotto Primitivo
€52
Tale of the taste
Schola Sarmenti Diciotto Primitivo
Rivera Primitivo Salento
Body
9 vs 8 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin
4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Acidity
4 vs 4 · same
Sweetness
6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
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
Same Primitivo at heartSame Salento postcodeSame dark-fruit coreAbout 21% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €11 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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