Boekenhoutskloof Sémillon vs Bosco del Merlo Pietris Friulano
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Boekenhoutskloof Sémillon
€42
Tale of the taste
Boekenhoutskloof Sémillon
Bosco del Merlo Pietris Friulano
Body
6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Tannin
1 vs 1 · same
Acidity
6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness
5 vs 5 · same
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 fresh backboneBone-dry, both of themSame firm grip of tanninAbout 35% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €15 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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