Villa Patrizia 4-20 Merlot vs San Marzano F Negroamaro
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Villa Patrizia 4-20 Merlot
€49
Tale of the taste
Villa Patrizia 4-20 Merlot
San Marzano F Negroamaro
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 6 · +2 on the steal
Fruit
6 vs 8 · +2 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 backboneSame full-throttle bodyAbout 35% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €17 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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