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Varvaglione Cosimo Varvaglione Collezione Privata Negroamaro del Salento vs Contri Why Not? 15.0

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Varvaglione Cosimo Varvaglione Collezione Privata Negroamaro del Salento
Salento, Italy · Red blend
€25
The steal
Dead ringer
Contri Why Not? 15.0
Salento, Italy · Red blend
€10 save €15

Tale of the taste

Varvaglione Cosimo Varvaglione Collezione Privata Negroamaro del Salento Contri Why Not? 15.0
Body 9 vs 9 · same
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 5 vs 5 · same
Sweetness 5 vs 6 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 9 · +3 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 Salento postcodeSame dark-fruit coreAbout 40% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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