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Vegliamonte Alba vs Candido Cappello di Prete Salento

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Vegliamonte Alba
Alba, Italy · Red blend
€41
The steal
Close cousin
Candido Cappello di Prete Salento
Salento, Italy · Red blend
€16 save €25

Tale of the taste

Vegliamonte Alba Candido Cappello di Prete Salento
Body 7 vs 9 · +2 on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 6 · same
Acidity 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal
Fruit 4 vs 5 · +1 on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same firm grip of tanninSame fresh backboneBone-dry, both of themAbout 40% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €16 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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