Cheaper alternatives to Bosco del Merlo Pietris Friulano

Separated at birth. We found 3 dupes — same taste profile, same swagger, minus the prestige markup.

The splurge

Bosco del Merlo Pietris Friulano

Friuli, Italy · White blend

BodyTanninAciditySweetnessFruit

€15

The steal

Close cousin

Vigneti del Salento Puglia I Muri Bianco

Puglia, Italy · White blend

Same full-throttle body. Same firm grip of tannin. Same fresh backbone. About 38% of the price.

€6 save €9

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Prices are typical retail, checked Aug 2026 — the retailer has the last word.

• Close cousin
  Cielo e Terra Pinot Grigio

  delle Venezie, Italy · Pinot Grigio

  Same fresh backbone
  €5

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• Close cousin
  I Castelli di Romeo e Giulietta Pinot Grigio

  Veneto, Italy · Pinot Grigio

  Same fresh backbone
  €5

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