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Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Cherry, Plum, Blackberry
- Bottle 2Plum
Structure, side by side
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Sweetness
1Cantina ZaccagniniDry
2FranzeseNot assessed
Body
1Cantina ZaccagniniNot assessed
2FranzeseLight body
Acidity
1Cantina ZaccagniniSoft acidity
2FranzeseNot assessed
| Field |
2 Franzese |
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| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 82/100 |
65/100 |
| Verdict | An alcohol-removed red from Italian red grapes. Black cherry, plum, and blackberry in a soft, fruit-forward pour, with light acidity, gentle tannin, and a sl… | Dark plum and slight upfront bitterness sit poorly together in this thin, light-bodied red. A little drying grip cannot make up for limited depth, complexity… |
| Flavor Differs | Cherry, Plum, Blackberry | Plum |
| Sweetness Differs | Dry | — |
| Body Differs | — | Light body |
| Acidity Differs | Soft acidity | — |
| Likeness | Wine-like in the structure, not in some extra layer of aroma. Gentle tannin and a dry edge hold the dark fruit in wine territory. The likeness is recognizable, and it is narrow: one fruit set, one soft middle, one plain close. | — |
| Style | — | Areni Noir |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Method Differs | Vacuum distillation | Undeclared |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Abruzzo, Italy | Mount Ararat, Armenia |
| Price Differs | Under $20 | $20–$29 |
| Evidence | ||
| Sources | 7 sources | 5 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-09-28 | 2026-10-18 |