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Where they differ
Declared alcohol
- Bottle 1<0.5%
- Bottle 2<0.49%
Flavor profile
- Bottle 1Plum
- Bottle 2Blackberry, Cherry, Spice, Red berry
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Sweetness
1FranzeseNot assessed
2Magic BoxOff-dry
Body
1FranzeseLight body
2Magic BoxLight body
Acidity
1FranzeseNot assessed
2Magic BoxNot assessed
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| Field |
1 Franzese |
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| Taste | ||
| Score Differs | 65/100 |
77/100 |
| Verdict | 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… | Blackberry, cherry, and spice on the nose; a slightly sweet, soft berry sip with light tannin; short-medium, fruity and lightly spicy. Seventy-seven. |
| Flavor Differs | Plum | Blackberry, Cherry, Spice, Red berry |
| Sweetness Differs | — | Off-dry |
| Likeness | — | The nose reads as red wine — blackberry, cherry, spice. The sip is softer and sweeter than that aroma, with only a light tannin to keep it in the wine register. |
| Style | Areni Noir | — |
| Alcohol & production | ||
| Alcohol level Differs | <0.5% | <0.49% |
| Product facts | ||
| Origin | Mount Ararat, Armenia | Vin de France |
| Price Differs | $20–$29 | Under $20 |
| Evidence | ||
| Verification Differs | Producer documented | Bottle verified |
| Sources | 5 sources | 2 sources |
| Last verified | 2026-10-18 | 2026-09-25 |