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Terrescure Refenero vs Zensa Puglia Primitivo

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Terrescure Refenero
Toscana, Italy · Red blend
€25
The steal
Close cousin
Zensa Puglia Primitivo
Puglia, Italy · Primitivo
€10 save €15

Tale of the taste

Terrescure Refenero Zensa Puglia Primitivo
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 6 vs 4 · 2 less on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 4 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 6 vs 6 · same
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

Same full-throttle bodySame sweet streakSame fruit-first attitudeAbout 40% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €10 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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