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Uccelliera Rosso di Montalcino vs Mesa Primo Scuro

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Uccelliera Rosso di Montalcino
Toscana, Italy · Red blend
€28
The steal
Close cousin
Mesa Primo Scuro
Cannonau di Sardegna, Italy · Grenache
€11 save €17

Tale of the taste

Uccelliera Rosso di Montalcino Mesa Primo Scuro
Body 6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 3 vs 3 · same
Fruit 7 vs 10 · +3 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same red-fruit crunchSame firm grip of tanninAbout 39% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €11 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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