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Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Spätlese vs Alceño The Sheep Reborn Sauvignon Blanc

Tale of the tape.

The splurge
Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Spätlese
Mosel, Germany · Riesling
€22
The steal
Close cousin
Alceño The Sheep Reborn Sauvignon Blanc
Murcia, Spain · Sauvignon Blanc
€7 save €15

Tale of the taste

Dr. Loosen Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Spätlese Alceño The Sheep Reborn Sauvignon Blanc
Body 6 vs 5 · 1 less on the steal
Tannin 1 vs 1 · same
Acidity 9 vs 7 · 2 less on the steal
Sweetness 5 vs 3 · 2 less on the steal
Fruit 10 vs 8 · 2 less on the steal

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

Why it’s a dupe

Same firm grip of tanninSame full-throttle bodySame fruit-first attitudeAbout 33% of the price

Where to grab the steal

Typically around €7 (checked Aug 2026) — check live prices:

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