Dorflinger Badenweiler Römerberg Merlot Spätlese Trocken vs Ponte Lungo Curioso
Tale of the tape.
The splurge
Dorflinger Badenweiler Römerberg Merlot Spätlese Trocken
€30
Tale of the taste
Dorflinger Badenweiler Römerberg Merlot Spätlese Trocken
Ponte Lungo Curioso
Body
6 vs 7 · +1 on the steal
Tannin
5 vs 5 · same
Acidity
6 vs 6 · same
Sweetness
4 vs 4 · same
Fruit
6 vs 9 · +3 on the steal
Five structure dials above — plus 13 flavour families weighed in the match behind the scenes.
Why it’s a dupe
Shared Merlot in the blendSame fresh backboneSame firm grip of tanninAbout 30% of the price
Where to grab the steal
Typically around €9 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:
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