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Vespa Raccontami Primitivo di Manduria vs Cantina Sava Ritardatario Primitivo di Manduria

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Vespa Raccontami Primitivo di Manduria
Primitivo di Manduria, Italy · Primitivo
€26
The steal
Dead ringer
Cantina Sava Ritardatario Primitivo di Manduria
Primitivo di Manduria, Italy · Primitivo
€10 save €16

Tale of the taste

Vespa Raccontami Primitivo di Manduria Cantina Sava Ritardatario Primitivo di Manduria
Body 8 vs 8 · same
Tannin 5 vs 5 · same
Acidity 4 vs 4 · same
Sweetness 6 vs 6 · same
Fruit 7 vs 6 · 1 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same Primitivo at heartSame Primitivo di Manduria postcodeVanilla oak on bothAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

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

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