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Boekenhoutskloof Sémillon vs Marotti Campi Salmariano Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva Classico

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Boekenhoutskloof Sémillon
Franschhoek, South Africa · Sémillon
€42
The steal
Close cousin
Marotti Campi Salmariano Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva Classico
Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Riserva, Italy · Trebbiano · Verdicchio
€13 save €29

Tale of the taste

Boekenhoutskloof Sémillon Marotti Campi Salmariano Castelli di Jesi Verdicchio Riserva Classico
Body 6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 6 vs 8 · +2 on the steal
Sweetness 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 6 vs 6 · same

Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.

Why it’s a dupe

Same fruit-first attitudeSame firm grip of tanninSame full-throttle bodyAbout 31% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €13 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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