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Bosco del Merlo Pietris Friulano vs Vigneti del Salento Puglia I Muri Bianco

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Bosco del Merlo Pietris Friulano
Friuli, Italy · White blend
€15
The steal
Close cousin
Vigneti del Salento Puglia I Muri Bianco
Puglia, Italy · White blend
€6 save €9

Tale of the taste

Bosco del Merlo Pietris Friulano Vigneti del Salento Puglia I Muri Bianco
Body 7 vs 7 · same
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Sweetness 5 vs 4 · 1 less on the steal
Fruit 8 vs 10 · +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 full-throttle bodySame firm grip of tanninSame fresh backboneAbout 38% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €6 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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