Umberto Cesari Laurento Sangiovese Riserva vs Vigneti del Salento Primitivo - Merlot Zolla
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Umberto Cesari Laurento Sangiovese Riserva
€21
Tale of the taste
Umberto Cesari Laurento Sangiovese Riserva
Vigneti del Salento Primitivo - Merlot Zolla
Body
7 vs 9 · +2 on the steal
Tannin
6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Acidity
6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness
4 vs 6 · +2 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 fruit-first attitudeAbout 37% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €8 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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