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Dorflinger Badenweiler Römerberg Merlot Spätlese Trocken vs Ponte Lungo Curioso

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Dorflinger Badenweiler Römerberg Merlot Spätlese Trocken
Baden, Germany · Merlot
€30
The steal
Close cousin
Ponte Lungo Curioso
Toscana, Italy · Red blend
€9 save €21

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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