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Villa Patrizia 4-20 Merlot vs Vinícola del Priorat Clos Gebrat

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Villa Patrizia 4-20 Merlot
Toscana, Italy · Red blend
€49
The steal
Close cousin
Vinícola del Priorat Clos Gebrat
Priorat, Spain · Red blend
€18 save €31

Tale of the taste

Villa Patrizia 4-20 Merlot Vinícola del Priorat Clos Gebrat
Body 7 vs 9 · +2 on the steal
Tannin 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Acidity 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Sweetness 4 vs 4 · same
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 Cabernet Sauvignon in the blendBone-dry, both of themSame firm grip of tanninAbout 37% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €18 (checked Sep 2026) — check live prices:

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