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Terrazze dell Etna Carusu Rosso vs Stemmari Pinot Noir

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Terrazze dell Etna Carusu Rosso
Etna, Italy · Red blend
€22
The steal
Close cousin
Stemmari Pinot Noir
Sicilia, Italy · Red blend
€6 save €16

Tale of the taste

Terrazze dell Etna Carusu Rosso Stemmari Pinot Noir
Body 8 vs 7 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
Fruit 5 vs 9 · +4 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Shared Aglianico in the blendSame fresh backboneBone-dry, both of themAbout 28% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €6 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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