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Simone Capecci Qvinta Regio vs Lievland Vineyards Bushvine Pinotage

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Simone Capecci Qvinta Regio
Offida, Italy · Sangiovese · Montepulciano
€43
The steal
Close cousin
Lievland Vineyards Bushvine Pinotage
Paarl, South Africa · Pinotage
€15 save €28

Tale of the taste

Simone Capecci Qvinta Regio Lievland Vineyards Bushvine Pinotage
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 4 · +1 on the steal
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

Vanilla oak on bothSame full-throttle bodyAbout 34% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €15 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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